What would this score on the herpes test tell you? 10 points best answer?

by Christina's Play Place

What would this score on the herpes test tell you? 10 points best answer?

Personally, it would not matter WHAT the test said. Why? Because the IgM is NOT type specific, meaning it does not tell you WHICH "type" of the herpes virus you are infected with–HSV-1 (oral herpes) OR HSV-2 (genital herpes). And since about 80% of the population tests positive for HSV-1 (cold sores), the IgM is NOT giving you any info in regard to STD status.

Further, the IgM is positively NOTORIOUS for giving both false negative and false positive herpes test results. It also has a problem with confusing chickenpox, mono, and Epstein-Barr antibodies as herpes–and it is NOT recommended as a diagnostic tool for that reason.

Ask your doctor to retest you using the IgG type-specific herpes blood test–or go to a clinic in your area for one. (If you ask for an STD test, it will NOT automatically be included–you MUST ask for the test!)

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