Herpes Exposure Panel

Herpes Simplex 2 IgG Antibody

Detect IgG antibodies specific to HSV type 2 infection; confirm or rule out possible infection with herpes simplex type 2 virus in prenatal patients in whom HSV 2 infection can cause serious prenatal disease. Herpes simplex type 2 virus causes genital herpes, which is characterized by sores in the genital area.