The very best test is the Western Blot from the University of Washington. Your doctor can order it for you, by calling the number on this page:
http://depts.washington.edu/herpes/faq.php#faqCat-4
However, it will be a little more costly and will take a little longer for results. The next best is the IgG, but the HerpeSelect ELISA, which is the one mostly used, has been discovered to have problems in recent years. I hope this helps.
Thank you for your response. I am on Valtrex suppressant therapy. Can I take the tests while on valtrex? or how long do I need to be off med?
Thanks so much
Why are you taking Valtrex? What are your symptoms? Did you have a breakout swabbed?
Fleetwood ~ we spoke back in the fall. I'm on valtrex for suppressant tx since new relationship. I think I need confirmation of exactly what I have since dx'd so long ago and I don't have the copies of the tests.
I have not had any out breaks since first one. Maybe couple instances of infections/itching but not sores. And so, so long ago.
Just trying to figure out how to deal with this in new relationship.
Can I do the tests while on valtrex?
either western blot or IgG
Thanks again