Testing Question

[fred21701]

I have a question concerning the type of herpes test that my Dr. requested.  I asked him for a type specific Herpselect IGG test and what I got on the slip is a Herpes Simplex II titer.  What is the difference?  I guess this will test for only type 2.  If it does or does not find some virus, is it as accurate as an IGG .  

Thanks

[fred21701]

Thanks so much for your quick reply.  I have never had a cold sore, but I did just get a canker, but I get those occasionally.  And from what I have read they are not a form of herpes so I have ruled it out as a symptom.  But I still just want to get tested for HSV2 and will be retesting for HIV to be on the safe side after unprotected sex about 2 months ago. Have already been tested for everything else and they all came back neg.

[gracefromHHP]

You'd have to ask the lab which test they are using if the slip only says hsv2 titer. Also if you want to know your hsv1 status ( which unless you know you get cold sores you should also get tested for that ) give your provider a call and ask them to add on that too.

grace