Positive IGM test result but a Negative IGG result on my blood test

[bratpack184]

I recently went to the doctor for blood work and I was all clean except for a positive IGM result which was 20. The reference range for HSV titer is under 10. My Herpes Select test was normal for both type 1 and 2. I had a couple one night stands about 3 months ago but I always use a condom ... ALWAYS.
I get a pimple in my groin area every once in a while but my doctor said it is nothing to worry about. It's never a cluster or more than one ... or anything like herpes is supposed to be. I've read about the IGM results are sometimes wrong. Do I need to go back to get another blood test in a month or two or am I probably ok?? My doctor says I have nothing to worry about ... I am worried though

[gracefromHHP]

the igm herpes tests we currently have are greatly flawed. Plenty of posts here on medhelp by myself, HHH, Dr Hook and Terri about this.

Your herpeselect igg blood test ( confirm that indeed that's what you had for igg testing ) was negative so no need for further herpes testing at this point.

grace

[perplexedcat]

I can't answer about the test but I wanted to let you know a condom does NOT prevent HSV because it doesn't cover all your skin that is exposed/rubs another person which is how HSV is transferred. One nighters are so NOT worth it!