 [ Symptoms ] is there a test or blood test to detect hpv in men [ Disease ] unfortunately there is not there are dozens of types of human papillomavirus hpv and no blood test that can detect any of them in men health care providers diagnose hpv by looking for warts on the genitals because genital warts are caused by hpv sometimes a vinegar solution is applied with a swab to areas of the genitals with skin that looks suspicious for a genital wart however the vinegar swab test is not foolproof if you suspect you may have hpv or believe you have been exposed to hpv or if you engage in anal sex you would be well advised to see a physician for an examination i wish you all the best