Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test | Oral Herpes Testing in Bothell, WA
Order Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test | Oral Herpes Testing in Bothell, WA
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Order Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test | Oral Herpes TestingThe Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test is a blood test that detects antibodies produced by the immune system in response to the herpes simplex virus type 1. Because it measures the body's immune reaction rather than the virus itself, it can identify prior exposure even when no symptoms are present.
About Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test | Oral Herpes Testing in Bothell
HSV-1 is one of two closely related herpes simplex viruses, and it is most commonly associated with oral herpes infections.
The herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) is a widespread virus that typically causes oral herpes, which can appear as cold sores or fever blisters around the mouth and lips. Many people who carry the virus never develop noticeable symptoms, and the infection can remain dormant in the body for long periods.
This test uses the HerpeSelect® method to detect IgG antibodies specific to HSV-1 in a blood sample. Antibodies are proteins the immune system creates to fight the virus, and they generally become detectable within a few weeks after initial exposure. Because the test looks for antibodies rather than the virus itself, it cannot determine when the infection was acquired or whether it is currently active.
Blood testing for HSV-1 is distinct from direct viral testing, such as a swab of a visible sore, which looks for the virus's genetic material or viral particles. Antibody testing can be useful when no active sores are present, but it may not distinguish between HSV-1 and HSV-2 as precisely as some direct methods. Results should always be interpreted by a healthcare professional in the context of a person's history and symptoms.
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Results for Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test | Oral Herpes Testing in Bothell are usually ready within 1-3 business days, according to LabTestDirectory.
Do I need a referral for Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test | Oral Herpes Testing in Bothell?
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