Serum Herpes Simplex Antibodies
Alternate Names : Herpes Serology
DefinitionThis is a blood test to detect antibodies to the herpes simplex virus, which may reflect recent or past infection with oral or genital herpes.
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Why is the Test Performed?
This test is done to detect if you have been infected with the herpes simplex virus (1 or 2). This test does not detect the virus itself. If antibodies to the virus are present, you have been infected with herpes simplex at some point in your life.
If the infection is very recent (few weeks to month), antibodies may not be detected (window period), but you may still be infected.
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