What is herpes simplex 2 IgG?
What is herpes simplex 2 IgG?
Herpes Simplex Virus 2 (IgG), Type-Specific Antibody – Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) is responsible for several clinically significant human viral diseases, with severity ranging from inapparent to fatal.
What does HSV-2 IgG negative mean?
IgG is made after the IgM antibody and typically will be present in the bloodstream for the rest of your life. A negative test result is considered normal. This generally means that you’ve never contracted an HSV infection.
What is HSV-2 IgG range?
| 0.89 IV or less | Negative – No significant level of detectable IgG antibody to HSV type 2 glycoprotein G. |
|---|---|
| 1.11 IV or greater | Positive – IgG antibody to HSV type 2 glycoprotein G detected, which may indicate a current or past HSV infection. |
Does having HSV-2 antibodies mean you have herpes?
About 20% to 50% of adults will have antibodies against the HSV-2 virus, which causes genital herpes. HSV stays in your system once you have been infected. It may be “asleep” (dormant), and cause no symptoms, or it may flare up and cause symptoms. This test cannot tell whether you are having a flare-up.
How long does it take for HSV IgG to become positive?
The time required for the development of IgG antibodies following HSV infection varies from 21 to over 42 days with most individuals having detectable IgG 21–28 days after exposure to the infection and probably lasting for life.7–,9 IgM antibodies are usually detectable 9–10 days after exposure and last 7–14 days.
How long does HSV IgG stay positive?
How long does it take for HSV-2 IgG to become positive?
Summary. An IgG blood test is used to diagnose herpes simplex virus infection. It detects the antibodies your body produces to fight against the virus. It can take three to six weeks from the initial infection before enough IgG is produced to be detected.
Will I always test positive for herpes?
False positive results can occur with many diagnostic tests, including STD tests. The chances of false positive results increase as the likelihood of the infection decreases in the person being tested. False positive HSV-2 results can happen, especially in people who are at low risk for a herpes infection.