Thank you. However, I am not wondering about the PCR test – we have used it exclusively as a swab test for the past 20 years. There is so much misinformation at the website that you cite, I can’t begin to describe it all. My statement was that it should not be used as a BLOOD test, which you told me they did. It also suggests IGM testing for early infection with it totally wrong. The chances of finding herpes in the blood is extremely small ever, unless, say, a baby is overwhelmed with virus as a newborn.
Good luck with getting the western blot. I hope it puts your mind at rest or confirms that you have herpes as you suspect. At least you will know one way or the other, which is what is important so you can live clearly one way or the other. You need to be aware that sometimes the western blot comes back indeterminate. This mostly happens when people have a low positive on the ELISA test which is not the case with you, so I suspect that you will get a clear answer and I believe it will be negative.
And finally, you are getting so many conflicting answers about testing, the meaning of testing, etc. I think you should chose a source and believe it, be it me, your doctor or some online testing service. I can see why you are confused by all the differing opinions.
Terri