HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Is it worth getting. herpes antibody test even if i don't think i've ever had a breakout?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Depends: Herpes infection can be there without breakouts. You may get the antibody test, keeping in mind that there is no cure. If your concern is genital herpes, HSV 2, it would have implications for pregnancy and transmission to your partner.

Answered 1/11/2015

3.3k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

If I have HSV-1 IGG antibodies via blood test, but have never had a breakout, can I get hsv1 oral or genital from someone else?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Is it possible to have herpes while I have taken 4 STD test. In January, August, September, November all negative but I still get infections. I believe I have recurrent yeast infection because Ive taken a bunch of antibiotics?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Herpes antibody test 2.05 IgM for HSV-2 and 0.05 IgG for HSV-2, do I have the viris or not? My Dr. said that he thinks not, I don't know what to think

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I went to the obgyn in August to check to see if I still had herpes antibodies I don't but I'd like to get rechecked when should I make an appt again?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

How reliable is a serum antibody test for knowing whether or not you have Herpes? I heard because its skin its not always reliable.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

I'm still confused. I don't know whether to take a herpes antibody test if I don't know if I ever had a breakout? I'm worried.
I have to have your first breakout if herpes in order for your body to produce antibodies (which a herpes blood test looks for) ? What do I do?
I've been ysted for all STDs besides herpes antibody all negative..is a herpes antibody nesesary.never remember breakout. Kinda a lot partners in past?
I was diagnosed today with herpes, and am now taking an antibiotic. How soon will it make the breakout go away? Help please.
So when you get tested for herpes IGM, does this test specifically test for heroes? It just antibodies? Also, if it would be just antibodies, could there be another infection? Does symptoms, observing lesions and positive IGM make a diagnosis?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.