Should I retest? Never had an outbreak

[Eyespy007]

Hello all.
I recently had my yearly pap smear and std screening and was told that I tested positive for hsv2. This was a complete shock! All of my other tests were negatives and I've never had any symptoms. I've also been celibate for about 3 years. The doctor said that based on my numeric score (igg=2.27) that this isn't a new infection. But I've NEVER had any symptoms. Should I retest? My doctor didn't even offer that as an option...she was pretty adamant that I was positive. If this is actually positive can I expect to ever have an outbreak if I haven't already? Thanks for your advice/encouragement in advance. I'm still trying to wrap my head around this!

[petal130]

Yes, the doctor who wrote the script for testing would have been sent the results. You are entitled to copies of all of your medical records.

[Eyespy007]

Thanks. How would I go about requesting these specific tests? Should I request them from my GYN?

[petal130]

If you're certain it was specifically for HSV2 (I'd call to confirm or request a copy), then you'd need a confirmatory test such as the Western Blot or Biokit. 2.27 is considered a low positive and so you can't be certain you have HSV2. Your doctor just isn't well informed about herpes in terms of her being adamant about you having it.

[Eyespy007]

Thanks for your reply. I remember my doctor saying the test was a Herpeselect and the company was Labcorp. She said they don't test for hsv1 because most people have that.

[petal130]

Find out if you had a type specific blood test done. If so, there would be numeric values for both HSV1 and HSV2. If a combined test was done, it's pretty much worthless.