The result you describe sounds like it was HerpeSelect. To my knowledge, no other HSV blood test reports the result as a numerical value in the range of 0-6, such as 3.3. Contrary to what you have read, I am under the impression that LabCorps now does HerpeSelect routinely.
The reason HSV-1 can't be excluded probably is that the HerpeSelect HSV-1 test wasn't done. Your result shows you have HSV-2. Knowing whether or not you also have HSV-1 isn't likely to make any difference to your health or that of your current or future sex partne(s)--and the odds are good you have HSV-1, since at least half the population does. But if you're curious and want to spend the money, you could request the HSV-1 test.
Good luck-- HHH, MD
I meant to add that I am unaware of any HSV tests based on chemiluminscence. The HerpeSelect number is an optical density ratio; a chemical reaction produces a color change that is detected by shining light of a specified wavelength through the specimen to a detector. You can understand how some lab tech or other person with a little scientific knowledge, but not enough, might equate that with chemiluminescence.
HHH, MD
Thank you for replying so quickly. I suppose finding out if I have HSV1 is of no importance. I am married and my husband hasn't been tested yet, but he doesn't see this a being a major problem..but I was just surprised by the results as I've never had an obvious outbreak. With all the research I have done, I know that it is more normal to not know you have it, than to know you do. Either one of us could have had this for years.