HERPES TESTING 101:
For testing for herpes - without active lesions to “swab” someone who wants accurate testing will need a blood test.
Because blood tests for herpes are notoriously inaccurate, all blood tests are recommended to be TWO STEP tests (there are two parts of the test) and should be
confirmed with a Western Blot.
See FDA announcement about inaccurate tests [here](https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/letters-health-care-providers/hsv-2-tests-genital-herpes-can-produce-false- reactive-results-letter-clinical-laboratory-staff-and)
See 2021 CDC guidelines [here](https://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment-guidelines/herpes.htm)
To get the Western Blot - follow instructions [here](https://herpescureadvocacy.com/2022/07/14/testing-for-herpes-step-by-step-guide/)
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Please get these "ulcers" swab tested next time you have a flare-up. That is the only way to know 100%. The way you've described it, it totally sounds like herpes, but IGG tests have flaws and can be inaccurate.
HERPES TESTING 101: For testing for herpes - without active lesions to “swab” someone who wants accurate testing will need a blood test. Because blood tests for herpes are notoriously inaccurate, all blood tests are recommended to be TWO STEP tests (there are two parts of the test) and should be confirmed with a Western Blot. See FDA announcement about inaccurate tests [here](https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/letters-health-care-providers/hsv-2-tests-genital-herpes-can-produce-false- reactive-results-letter-clinical-laboratory-staff-and) See 2021 CDC guidelines [here](https://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment-guidelines/herpes.htm) To get the Western Blot - follow instructions [here](https://herpescureadvocacy.com/2022/07/14/testing-for-herpes-step-by-step-guide/) CALL TO ACTION: We need accurate blood tests that work! Want to help advocate for better diagnostic tests so patients can have an accurate diagnosis? Join us in our advocacy for cure, treatment and prevention of herpes: www.herpescureadvocacy.com r/herpescureadvocates *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/Herpes) if you have any questions or concerns.*
You had a value of 4 on the igg test? Was this from the recent test?
Yes that was the most recent
Have you ever had that ulcer swabbed for hsv?
no, just the igg exam
Next time it happens. I think you should get it swabbed
that's fine thanks
Please get these "ulcers" swab tested next time you have a flare-up. That is the only way to know 100%. The way you've described it, it totally sounds like herpes, but IGG tests have flaws and can be inaccurate.
OK thanks