IGG 0.9 Result

I have had 1 negative IGG result in the past, about 3.5 months post exposure, I then at about 5 months post exposure had a "positive" swab test from a lesion. And this basically made me 100% sure of herpes. But then after having continuing problems, with almost constant irritation every day, which is very atypical, Dr. Hunter Handsfeld suggested in one post that maybe I should go get re-tested, that potentially my swab test was in error. The swab test I got was done within 1 day, and I believe was likely a Tzanck test, but I am not sure. So given Dr HH's recommendation I went for a second IGG test, now about 10 months or more post exposure.

The result was HSV 1 = 0.1 and HSV = 0.9. I was told that negative was for less than 0.9, equivocal was 0.9 - 1.1 and that positive was over 1.1.

Now I am like completely confused, this second test didn't bring closure at all. I really still think I probably have herpes given the positive swab test from a lesion, plus recurrent lesions, but I was wondering what people thought about my negative IGG before, and now 0.9 10 months post exposure. My doctor told me this was very puzzling since 0.9 can sometimes mean a recent exposure. But my exposure was 10 months ago (I had small lesions and red rashes, and have had recurring small lesions at times, plus near constant irritation ever since). I have had protected sex a few times since then, but highly doubt any herpes would be from them. My positive lesion swab was even from before my protected sex times, and was over 5 months ago. Is it possible that I am positive, but only very slowly growing my IGG titre? Does 0.9 mean "more positive" than, say, 0.6? Also, FYI I have tried anti-fungal creams and anti fungal tablets, though still have minor irritation. I am now on anti-biotics since my latest doctor found some odd e. coli bacteria from a swab test. Nevertheless, I most would like some input in regards to my 0.9 result for the HSV II, I think it added uncertainty rather than bring any closure to this. Thanks for any help, in advance.

[gracefromHHP]

At this point I advise you to talk to your provider about having the supplies at home to do home pcr swabbing. Nex time you ahve a lesion - swab it and drop it off at the clinic/lab so they can check for herpes.  If you do that 2 or 3 times when you have symptoms and it comes back negative then it would seem that HHH was on the right path with it being a false positive/clerical error with your + lesion culture.  

grace

[genau]

The ID specialist I consulted recently told me that PCR testing by samples done outside of a controlled lab/research situation are highly unreliable. So of course, reading that you suggest home PCR swabbing supplies piques my interest. You obviously feel it is reliable enough to suggest it as a way to determine if a lesion is or is not caused by HSV. Please tell me more. I'm always looking for additional information to help me get a better grip on this unwelcome guest.