I've had pimples on my buttocks (only) off and on but most of my adult life.  They do not cause any discomfort, just embarrassment.  My boyfriend and I have been together sexually for 8 years, and he has -0- symptoms of herpes.  When I saw my Gyno today for my annual, I casually asked her if there was something I could do to clear it up, as I am beginning to date again.  She gave no thought and asked no questions and said it was probably genital herpes.  They drew blood for a HSV2 test, but took no swabs for cultures.  I feel in my heart, that this is wrong.  I've never felt sick or had breakouts, other than the constant pimples on the butt. I've got 5 days to wait, and this has thrown me BIG time! 

Now here's my concern for a false positive.  About 6 years ago, when I took my daughter to the dermatologist, I had a small lesion above my eyebrow.  I asked the dr., he was quick to diagnose it as Shingles.  I felt this was wrong too, as there was no pain assosiated like I've heard about.  Yes, I've got stress in my life.  I'm a single mom.  Enough said.  He perscribed Valtrex and it went away.

Will that virus show a positive for genital herpes in this blood test?