Confused about herpes blood test results, need some clarification

[hawkfan1234]

I recently received my results for a herpes blood test I had taken a week ago. This test was taken 11 weeks after possible exposure. I understand that you are supposed to wait three months before getting a blood test but I was at home for the weekend and it was convenient to have the test performed there. The technician informed me that my IGg for both type 1 and 2 were negative (I am still waiting to hear the actual numerical test values from him) but that my IMg types 1/2 was positive. I understand that the IMg is an unreliable test, but nonetheless the positive IMg result makes me wonder if maybe I haven't acquired a new infection and that my body hasn't had time to produce the IGg antibodies yet? What I would like to know is: 1. Did I wait long enough to get an accurate IGg result (11 weeks)? 2. Should I consider further testing at this point? 3. How should I interpret the positive IGm result. I understand that most of the population is infected with Herpes simplex type 1. That being the case, and my IGg result for type 1 being negative, it makes me wonder if the IGm test doesn't hint at a new type 2 infection? Any help into this matter would be much appreciated. Needless to say I am a little stressed out by all of this. Thanks.

[hawkfan1234]

Hi Grace, thank you for your quick response. I very much appreciate your advice.

[gracefromHHP]

the igm test should've never been drawn on you.  current cdc herpes testing guidelines advise against it strongly for adults.  it being positive is completely unhelpful and not worth any further thought about. waiting 11 weeks was fine too.  really no reason for any further testing.

grace