PROVIDER INITIATED TEST - The Herpes I & II IgG test detects IgG antibodies to herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and type 2 (HSV-2). IgG antibodies indicate past exposure to the virus and typically remain present for life.
This test is commonly used to assess prior herpes infection, even in individuals without symptoms. HSV-1 is most often associated with oral herpes, while HSV-2 is more commonly linked to genital herpes, though either virus can affect different areas. This test does not determine when the infection occurred or whether it is currently active; active infection is usually evaluated with IgM testing or lesion-based testing.
Herpes I & II IgG
PROVIDER INITIATED TEST - The Herpes I & II IgG test detects IgG antibodies to herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and type 2 (HSV-2). IgG antibodies indicate past exposure to the virus and typically remain present for life.
This test is commonly used to assess prior herpes infection, even in individuals without symptoms. HSV-1 is most often associated with oral herpes, while HSV-2 is more commonly linked to genital herpes, though either virus can affect different areas. This test does not determine when the infection occurred or whether it is currently active; active infection is usually evaluated with IgM testing or lesion-based testing.
