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HSV (Herpes Simplex Virus) - IgG Test: Cost, Report & Procedure

A Positive Result Strongly Suggests a Recent or Past HSV Infection. It May Also be ordered If you are Pregnant or Suffering From Herpes.

Herpes Simplex Virus (hsv)-igg Test Info & Procedure

Group NameINFECTION PREGNANCY
FastingFasting not required
Sample TypeSERUM
Sample CollectionHome sample collection
ReportsMost reports: 24–48 hours after the sample reaches the lab; timing varies by test.
Report typeDigital report

Herpes Simplex Virus (hsv)-igg Test Visual Guide

Checks HSV IgG antibody used for past exposure to herpes simplex virus.

Technician collecting a blood sample from a woman at home

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ResultReported reactive/non-reactive.
What it showsPast exposure antibody.
SampleSerum. No fasting required.
Common useHSV exposure context.

How HSV IgG Works

  1. IgG antibody checkedPast immune response marker
  2. Exposure contextCan remain long-term
  3. Symptoms matchedLesion testing may be needed

Typical result context

Result contextGuide
Non-reactiveno IgG detected
Reactivepast exposure signal
Equivocalrepeat if advised

HSV IgG does not show exactly when infection happened and needs symptom context.

Why it may be advised

  • HSV exposure review
  • Pregnancy/STI context
  • Partner exposure concern

When to discuss it

  • History of sores
  • STI screen if advised
  • Pregnancy infection review

Often reviewed with

  • HSV IgM
  • VDRL/RPR
  • HIV I and II

Simple Testing Flow

  1. BookSelect HSV IgG test online
  2. Home VisitCollection executive arrives
  3. SampleSample collected as instructed
  4. Lab ReportProcessed and shared digitally

No fasting

  • Usually no fasting
  • Share symptoms and timing

May affect meaning

  • Past exposure
  • Early infection window
  • Type-specific context

Past marker

  • IgG can remain positive
  • Active lesion testing differs

About the Test

Herpes Simplex Virus (hsv)-igg is a laboratory test that measures a result in a Blood (Serum) sample. It may be ordered to investigate symptoms, support a diagnosis or monitor a condition, depending on your clinician's advice.

The current booking price is shown at Rs. 328 against an MRP of Rs. 360, inclusive of taxes where applicable.

No fasting is required for this test alone. If another test in the same order requires fasting, follow its preparation instructions. Home sample collection is available in serviceable cities. A trained phlebotomist collects the sample using sterile equipment, and the report is shared online after processing.

Herpes Simplex Virus (hsv)-igg blood test sample collection

Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Test Reference Guide

Reference ranges vary by laboratory and method. Use the range printed on your final report. The information below is educational only.

General Educational Range (Not a Report Range)

MeasureTypical guideNote
IgM/IgG antibodyNegative or positiveBlood antibody tests need careful clinical interpretation.
Swab/PCR resultDetected or not detectedOften preferred when active sores are present.
Type resultHSV-1 or HSV-2Type helps explain oral/genital exposure patterns.

Why This Test Is Ordered

ReasonDescription
HSV exposure reviewChecks for signs of herpes simplex virus.
Sore evaluationSwab tests can support diagnosis during active lesions.
STI contextMay be ordered with other STI tests when risk exists.

Symptoms And Who Should Test

SituationDescription
SymptomsPainful blisters or sores, tingling, burning, painful urination.
Risk contextPartner exposure, multiple partners, other STI, immune suppression.
Follow-up usersPeople with recurrent sores or pregnancy-related concern.

Preparation And Interpretation Notes

TopicGuidance
FastingNo fasting is required for this test alone. If another test in the same order requires fasting, follow its preparation instructions.
TimingSwab is most useful when a fresh sore is present.
InterpretationMany people have HSV antibodies without current symptoms.
Sources: MedlinePlus Herpes HSV Test

Home sample collection for Herpes Simplex Virus (hsv)-igg is available in the cities below, subject to confirmation of your pincode at booking.

Bangalore Chennai Delhi Hyderabad Kolkata Mumbai Pune Ahmedabad Jaipur Lucknow Coimbatore Chandigarh Agartala Agra Ahmednagar Ajmer Akola Aligarh Allahabad Alwar Ambala Amravati Amritsar Anand Araria Aurangabad Bahraich Ballia Banda Bardhaman Bareilly Basti Beed Begusarai Bhagalpur Bhilwara Bhiwani Bhopal Bhubaneswar Bidar Bikaner Birbhum Bulandshahr Cachar Chandrapur Chittoor Cuttack Dakshina Kannada Darbhanga Darjeeling Datia Dehradun Deoghar Deoria Dewas Dhanbad Dharmapuri Dhule Durg East Champaran East Godavari East Singhbhum Erode Etah Faizabad Faridabad Gandhinagar Ganjam Gaya Ghaziabad Ghazipur Godda Gonda Gorakhpur Guntur Gurdaspur Gurgaon Guwahati Gwalior Haridwar Hathras Hazaribagh Hisar Hooghly Hoshangabad Howrah Indore Jabalpur Jajpur Jalandhar Jalgaon Jalna Jammu Jamnagar Jamshedpur Jamui Jaunpur Jhajjar Jhansi Jharsuguda Jodhpur Kadapa Kalaburagi Kamrup Kanchipuram Kanpur Kanyakumari Karimnagar Karnal Katihar Katni Kendujhar Khammam Kheda Kishanganj Kochi Koderma Kolhapur Koraput Kota Kozhikode Krishna Krishnagiri Kurnool Latur Ludhiana Madhubani Madurai Mandla Mangalore Mathura Mayurbhanj Medak Medinipur Meerut Mohali Moradabad Munger Muzaffarnagar Muzaffarpur Mysore Nagpur Nainital Nalanda Nalgonda Namakkal Nanded Narsinghpur Nashik Navi Mumbai Nellore Nizamabad Noida North 24 Parganas North Dinajpur Palghar Panchkula Panipat Patiala Patna Pedakurapadu Peddapalli Pondicherry Prakasam Pratapgarh Puri Purnia Raebareli Raigarh Raipur Raisen Rajahmundry Rajkot Rajnandgaon Ranchi Rangareddy Ratlam Ratnagiri Rewa Rohtak Sagar Saharanpur Saharsa Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar Salem Sambalpur Sangareddy Saran Satara Secunderabad Seraikelakharsawan Sibsagar Siddipet Sitamarhi Solapur Sonbhadra South 24 Parganas Srinagar Sultanpur Sundargarh Surat Surguja Thane Thanjavur Thiruvananthapuram
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Herpes Simplex Virus (hsv)-igg Test Price

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Laboratory Processing

Your sample is collected by a trained phlebotomist and sent to the partner laboratory for analysis. The laboratory processes the sample using its validated procedures and quality controls. Your final report shows the result, unit and reference range used for that test. Discuss an unexpected or abnormal result with your clinician.