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The Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) 1 IgG & IgM test detects both IgG and IgM antibodies specific to HSV type 1 in the blood.

• IgM antibodies appear shortly after an initial HSV-1 infection, indicating a recent or primary infection.
• IgG antibodies develop later and persist for life, signaling past exposure or an established infection.

Testing for both IgG and IgM helps determine whether an HSV-1 infection is recent or long-standing. This test is useful for diagnosing HSV-1, commonly associated with oral herpes (cold sores), and for assessing whether someone has been exposed to the virus before.