Herpes IGG Test

Im just wondering how the testing of herpes works. Would the results be correct if the person is only tested with the IGG for HSV-1 and HSV-2? Do they need to be also tested with the IGM test also?

Thanks For your help.

[gracefromHHP]

http://www.medhelp.org/posts/STDs/Confusiion-over-other-IgM-Herpes-posts/show/248394  is a prior post by HHH that goes into details as to why the igm is a flawed test and shouldn't be used.

grace

[gracefromHHP]

no, you never want the herpes igm testing - only the igg.

grace

[Always_Questioning80]

Thanks for that Grace. Do you mind explaining why?

[gracefromHHP]

http://www.medhelp.org/posts/STDs/Confusiion-over-other-IgM-Herpes-posts/show/248394  is a prior post by HHH that goes into details as to why the igm is a flawed test and shouldn't be used.

grace

[Always_Questioning80]

Thanks your a wonderful help!