PCR blood test accuracy

[jd35]

I just recently took a PCR blood test. I wanted to know the accuracy for it. I was told it can decifer between HSV 1 and HSV 2. I am yet to get the results, but i wanted to know if i should truly belive them when i get them back or if i should try a different test like herpes select that checks for igG.
Thank you and hope to hear from the dr.

[gracefromHHP]

This is not the doctor's forum.  You have to pay to post for Dr Hook, Dr Handsfield or Terri Warren.

That said, I can save you $15.  A pcr blood test is not worthwhile at all :(  Pcr looks for actual herpes dna and since herpes isn't a blood borne virus in adults, it's not helpful for diagnosing a herpes infection.  A type specific herpes igg blood test should've been ordered on you, not a pcr blood test. I'd give your provider a call today and ask them to change it if they really ordered a pcr blood test for you.  

grace

[jd35]

and to clarify...my dr did not see any signs of fungal infection, no bumps, no lesions, nothing that appeared to be jock itch, NOTHING. I had done research on my own and asked her if my itchy penis could be fungal because i am a athlete whom wears tight compression shorts while working out, running, riding my road bike etc.

[jd35]

it must be relatively new because thats the test i was given today. I have had NO other symptoms minus a itchy penis but my dr. thinks its fungal because i am a athlete who wears compression shorts and does not always shower right away. She tested me for all the other possible std's and those all came back negative. I asked if she could blood test me for herpes because i have read that fungal infections can be confused for herpes.

I would love to hear from a Dr.
and thank you petal 130 very much for your response

[petal130]

A PCR is a culture based of a skin swabbing - that is how I was diagnosed with HSV-1 genital herpes.

I have never heard of a PCR blood test.