Confusing Test Results

[concerned17213]

I have a question re: HSV test results.  Here are the events:

Jun 23 - unprotected insertive oral sex (w/ ejaculation), performed by a female CSW
Jun 29 - IgM HSV test negative, IgG HSV-1 test equivocal (0.97), IgG HSV-2 test negative
Jul 20 - IgM HSV test not taken, IgG HSV-1 test negative (<0.91), IgG HSV-2 test negative
Sep 14 - IgM HSV test not taken, IgG HSV-1 test postive (1.14), IgG HSV-2 test negative

I had a rash (no blisters) on one side of my groin at the time I took the tests on Jul 20 (that came back negative).  No rash or anything else abnormal since.

Am I conclusively postive for HSV-1 at this point or do I need follow-up testing?  Given the pattern of data, any way to tell if it is more likely an old infection or more likely due to my Jun 23 behavior?

[gracefromHHP]

Not sure you can get a WB thru either of them.  Your regular doctor can order it if they use quest. It's test # 34534 .

grace

[concerned17213]

All my previous tests were igg blood testing.  I was specifically wondering about the WB from U of W that Dr. Hook referred to.  I think I've seen folks refer to Quest labs, but not sure who the online service provider might be?

Thanks

[gracefromHHP]

www.healthcheckusa.com and www.tstd.org are both reputible online servies if either of them are near you. you just want to order the herpes igg blood testing.  You can call tstd and specifically order just that if their website still doesn't list that as an option.

grace

[concerned17213]

Do you know of an online service / website that can order lab tests from Quest for me, rather than having to go to a local doctor?  I don't have a normal practitioner and would have to see someone new.

[gracefromHHP]

you paid to post in the expert forum. let's wait for their reply so you get your money's worth.

grace