std tests

[sbk1900]

i had a bunch of std tests done recenlty.    most were negative or non-reactive but 2 i questioned.

Hep C Virus Ab <0.1
HSV 1 IgG, Type Spec <0.91
HSV 2 IgG, Type Spec <0.91

hadn't had sex since early december so i don't know how long it takes for a std to show up on a screening.  can anyone help?

[flyinlynn]

I did some reading about the hep c antibody test. From what I was able to find on google it appears the lowest score possible on an antibody test is your result "Hep C Virus Ab <0.1 " which would indicate not infected as best as I can determine.

However, I am not a medical person of any type so I strongly recommend you confirm this with your doctor.

[flyinlynn]

This is the hep c community. A community of patients with hep c or dealing with treatment or the aftermath of many years of hep c infection. we are not medical doctors or any type of medical professional.  

You can try the Herpes forum for you questions about your HSV testing.

http://www.medhelp.org/forums/Herpes/show/195

I as far as you Hep c antibody test I do not know how to interpret you score did it say non reactive?

But anyway a couple of things about hep c

Hep c is generally not considered to be an STD although sexual transmission is possible especially for those with multiple sex partners, those who engage in rough sex practices, or in the presence of the HIV virus. The CDC does not suggest that long term managamous couples use barrier protection as in that situation transmission is very rare.

It can take as long as 6 months for antibodies to develop although they can appear sooner. You could have the test for the actual virus but generally that is done after a positive antibody test as the HCV RNA by PCR test is much more expensive. I have heard it costs if not covered by insurance about $400.

Hep c requires blood to blood contact hep c infected blood must enter your blood stream. Did you have an incident where blood to blood contact occured?

However, you best option to get real medical advise, information and diagnosis is to speak with a doctor as opposed to a patient forum of laypersons