low positive for hsv2 never had symptoms

[overthinkergirl]

Recently had a complete STD bloodwork done. Everything came back negative with the exception of low IGM and IGG for Herpes 2. My IGM was 2.34 and my IGG was 2.43. I've never had any symptoms or an outbreak and have done extensive research online. Now I am totally confused. I read that 3.5 or above is a true positive. Can I please get some clarification.

[overthinkergirl]

If i have a low positive for hsv2 igm and hsv2 igg, then does that mean I have a recent infection?

The information I am finding seems to be very conflicting. I don't even think I have it at all because my range is so low and I've never had an outbreak. My dr says I have an old exposure and that's why my numbers are so low even if i never had an outbreak and to just not worry about it. Needless to say I think she's nuts! She was quick to rush me off the phone and told me to look on the internet and that because i tested over the range for both that there is no doubt that I definitely have it and not to bother with additional testing.

[overthinkergirl]

if i had a type specific hsv2 igg why do i need a biokit?

[gracefromHHP]

there are supposed type specific igm tests but we still in general don't recommend them. the accuracy rate is still way too low and the false positive rate way too high.

at this point the best thing to do is get your partner tested for hsv2. If your partner is negative, then confirm your status with a herpes WB or a biokit hsv2 igg blood test to see if it's a true positive or not. You have a low positive so finding out if there's a chance of a newly acquired infection or not will help you figure out what testing to have next and when.

grace

[overthinkergirl]

forgot to mention that my bf had a coldsore on his lip. this sparked me to get tested because my lip feels tingly, but nothing is there.

[overthinkergirl]

about 5 days since my last sexual encounter

no symptoms at all

had the same partner for the last 2 months

I've been reading that igm cannot be type specific...is that accurate?

I've also read that if it's under 3.5 it could be false. But I am a low positive for both igm and igg for hsv2.

My doctor told me that I've had this in my system a long time and not to worry because I've never had an OB so I'm wondering why she didn't offer to do further testing.

[gracefromHHP]

how long after you had last had sex did you get tested?  

did you have symptoms that led you to get tested or was this just a routine screening?

do you have a regular partner?