How to interpret my herpes antibody blood tests results

by Vera
(US)

I got tested and my test results where hsv type II specific Igg 4.70 H what does this mean?

Answer
The result test means you have been infected with the herpes simplex virus recently or at some point in the past.

If you examine your test results you'll see the letters IgM and IgG. If the IgM is positive it means that the infection is active. If IgM is negative and IgG is positive, it means that you have developed sufficient antibodies to put the virus into remission. i.e. The IgG/IgM test will tell you whether you have a current infection or residual antibodies from a previous infection.