A herpes pcr blood test is a waste of time and money. Give your provider a call monday, point this out and ask to be credited for the test since it was done completely in error. You need to have a type specific herpes igg blood test done. The pcr blood test is not of use outside of research in adults. Pcr herpes testing is the prefered way to get a lesion culture done but isn't helpful in blood testing in adults for the purpose of diagnosing herpes.
grace
I received my herpes test results. However, need some help in understanding them, any help would be much appreciated.
The blood test was titled "Herpes Simplex, PCR Serum"
My results were: HSV 1 DNA: Not Detected
HSV 2 DNA: Not Detected
About 1/2 of all presumed newly acquired genital herpes infections are really just the first obvious recurrence of a previously acquired herpes infection. It very well could be the case in your situation too.
When your partner was tested - did they say if he has hsv 1 or hsv2? Did he have a lesion culture done or did he also have a blood test done at th etime?
do you know what blood test you had done for herpes testing yourself?
grace
If you were negitive then I would say he was the carrier and you aren't to blame. He could have had it for years without knowing and since he has the only positive how could he blame you. It's a good idea for you to get tested again just in case but you couldn't have spread it if you don't have it.