Western Blot

[hockeychick27]

I live on the east coast and I am looking to acquire a Western Blot tests for hsv 1 and 2.  I have had several symptoms including itching, burning, and tingling.  Unfortunately, I have been diagnosed several times with UTIs and yeast infections, but later found out all cultures were negative.  I have been tested twice for hsv with a herpes select igg, but I am not happy with results seeing as I continue to have issues with no confirmed diagnosis for them.  I now feel as though the only way to rule out herpes effectively is with a western blot.  

Unfortunately, my doctor will not order me a western blot because he feels as though it is unnecessary with two negative igg tests.  I have read on here that I can call one of the clinics and have a western blot test ordered for me.  Is this true?  If so, how much does the test typically cost without insurance and how do I go about this process.

Thank you for your help.

[Fleetwood20]

Itching, burning and tinging on their own will not be herpes.

Your doctor is pretty right, there is no need to test with Westernblot. If you had a low positive it would be useful.

A Westernblot may find a HSV1 infection but then most likely this would have been from your childhood. The chances of finding a HSV2 infection that an IgG test would have missed is exceptionally small.

[worryman297]

You can contact Westover Height Clinics that also has Terri Warren and experienced name on herpes and testing in their staff, I believe they can order you a western blot and you send back the blood samples for them to send you the results. Go to their website and perhaps purchase three questions from Terri Warren for 20 $ for more info or their office to order the test. I think WB is more expensive than igg but worth it if aeniugh time has passed (at least 12preferably 16 weeks)