IGg test torch test results

[atropine]

2 years ago I had protected sex and after 8 months decided to have a STD check at the County Clinic, the results from that test were Neg for Herpes 2 but positive for herpes 1.

then

6 months ago I had a TORCH test done for HSV 1 and 2, the test results came back

HSV-1  IgG       -    Pos
HSV-1  IgM       -    Neg
HSV- 2  IgG      -    Pos
HSV- 2  IgM     -     Neg

The doctor told me that this means I am Herpes 1 and 2 Positive but he said that the test was unreliable
and that if i never had any signs or symptom of herpes to disregard the Herpes 2 because of cross reaction.


Now the question is: Is a torch test a reliable test for herpes and since there have been no outbreaks or sign of herpes could I disregard the Torch test?

[gracefromHHP]

It depends on what sort of torch panel they are running.  since the igm was included I'm going to say you didn't have an accurate herpes blood test done. At this point I'd repeat your hsv2 igg ( no real reason to doubt your hsv1 being + since it was also + the first time ). See if you can get either a herpeselect hsv2 igg, captia hsv2 igg or a biokit hsv2 igg blood test done somewhere.  

grace

[Emma_08]

I can't say I have heard of the "Torch test."  My advice is to get a type specific IgG test, such as HerpeSelect.  Also, forget about getting an IgM test - they are very unreliable and should not even be administered.  HerpeSelect test results taken in context will help to sort this out.  Just make sure you have a herpes-knowledgeable provider who can interpret the results.  For example, if you have a low positive HSV-2 result and lack of symptoms, I don't think the doctor would automatically diagnose you with herpes.  Things can get confusing, so it is important to have a doc who has this type of experience.
Good luck,
Em