Herpes antibody test

[swowwer]

I was considering getting the herpes (serology) antibody test. As I've never had perceptible symptoms, I don't really know if I had ever contracted HSV-1 or -2 in the past but my new "potential" partner has at least HSV-1. From my perspective, as selfish and simplistic as it sounds, this "potential partner" will not be a "sex partner" for this reason and also for another personal reason.

So Basically I can't afford to contract herpes unless I have it already... and mishaps happen as in broken protection. I don't want a lifestyle of worrying about outbreaks and isolating myself from others I care about.

If the blood work comes back positive for herpes and assuming it's not a false-positive result, is it safe to assume that my existing herpes situation will remain unchanged if I have unprotected sex with this person?

[gracefromHHP]

it's sexually responsible to seek out type specific herpes igg  blood testing periodically in between partners. get tested, make sure your partner was tested at the proper time after their last partner and then you can make educated decisions about precautions to take together.

[swowwer]

As I said, I don't know if I have hsv1, so it is an issue to me. That's why I'm interested in testing. If I have it then I believe I'm "safe" because I won't catch what I already have ... but would "safe" mean all over:- orally, genitally, etc ?

I believe my partner was tested positive for it but hasn't had symptoms for quite some time.

[gracefromHHP]

if you have hsv1 and so does your partner, it's not an issue. not likely to contract hsv1 on a new body partner after you have a well established infection.

has this partner had herpes igg blood testing done or just a history of cold sores to know that they have hsv1?

grace