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False Positive on a IgG test?

False Positive on a IgG test?

On 12/12 I went to the gyno for an annual exam.  While there I opted to get tested for all STD's.  I tested positive for HSV 2 IgG, Type Spec with a 2.52. The lab was LabCorp.  I have the lab results and could reference that if needed.  I have been reading others inquiries and it seems that some people are finding their low results (in the 1-1.6 range) to be a false positive upon further testing.  I realize that 2.52 is a bit higher than that but thought I would ask if you think it would be beneficial for me to procure further testing myself since I have also read that results as high as 3.5 could be a false positive. I have never had any kind of symptoms and do not know of ever having been exposed to the virus.  I am starting to read about other, possibly more definitive tests, that are available such as a WB, BioKit or an inhibition assay.  I see a common question to these inquiries is the time of the last sexual encounter.  Prior to the test my last encounter was unprotected sex on 12/8, just 4 days before.  Could this have affected the results?  I would like to know if you have any other info about where I could get these tests and if I need to ask specifically for them.  I would appreciate your opinion to see if additional testing would be suggested.  Anxiously awaiting your reply, thank you.
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at this point, wait and repeat your testing 4 months after the last time you had sex and see what they show.  It's too early yet for any confirmatory testing and that's the easiest next step to take at this point.

no std testing is accurate just 4 days post encounter. consider repeating your testing at more appropriate times if the encounter in question was with a partner who's std status you aren't aware of. You can test for chlamydia, gonorrhea and ngu anytime after 1 week post encounter. syphilis after 6 weeks. herpes, hiv and hepatitis after 3 months.

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