Should I get the IgG test?

[veryworried618]

I had protected vaginal and performed unprotected oral sex on a guy once (he didn't cum). At 13 weeks after exposure I tested clean for all STDs. I decided to wait to get the IgG type specific tests for both HSV I & II at 16 weeks, just to be sure. But I've been reading too many stories about false positives and now I'm very worried about this. I know the most reliable test is the Western Blot, but I've been searching and I don't think I can get it here (Mexico). Should I still get the IgG tests even when it isn't possible to confirm with a Western Blot?

I suffer from health anxiety so I won't be able to have peace of mind until I have some answers. The few pimples in my thighs and buttocks just make it worse, but they don't hurt and they don't look like herpes to me. I guess I just want some advice and support please :(

[Fleetwood20]

Without symptoms of concern related to herpes, it is not recommended you obtain testing. There is no real reason to believe that you have a genital infection from the episode you describe.

If you wish to learn your status, then obtain the IgG test. There are false positives in about 5% of tests, but you will be able to exmaine the results and assess whether you believe this has occurred.

[veryworried618]

Hi. I tested negative for both HSV I & II at 16 weeks post exposure. Is this conclusive?

[veryworried618]

It was the IgG type specific tests.

[veryworried618]

Thank you so much. I will post the results if I do obtain the tests.