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HSV2- questions about IGG- Newly diagnosed
Hi. So back on nov 2nd i got tested and my test came back equivocal at .97 for hsv2 and 40 for hsv1. (I got tested back in July and my hsv1 was also at 40 but hsv2 was negative). On dec 6th i got tested again and the hsv2 was 1.38 (from labcorp) at about 11 weeks. I personally had another test done on dec 12 from quest and It came back at 1.62 at 12 weeks. Can the difference be due to different labs or do you think it’s be cause I’m still building antibodies to the virus? Should i check the IGg numbers at 16 weeks or is It worth getting the western blot test now? Just looking for you opinion. Thanks
Let me ask a few questions first. What was your exposure? Did you have any concerning symptoms that made you decide to get tested? The IgG is prone to false positives for HSV2. HSV1 levels can trip the test, from my understanding, causing low positive/equivocal HSV2 results. It’s a good test for HSV2, very accurate, but false positives do happen.
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