A herpes IgM test is a blood test that can detect early herpes simplex virus

(HSV) infection. HSV is a contagious condition that causes sores around the mouth or

genitals.A herpes IgM test is usually to confirm that a person has herpes after they've had an

outbreak. The test is a simple blood test, and results are usually available within a week.

Herpes IgM Test Results

• A positive test result means that herpes IgM was detected in the sample.
• A negative result means that no IgM was detected.
• An equivocal test result means that the test was unable to determine whether or not there was an antibody present.