Well, I took the test after approx 12 weeks (80 days) and it came back negative. My Doctor contacted the lab and the lab said 94% of people would test positive after 12 weeks if they had contracted.
So I guess this means I'm pretty much all clear, unless I'm in the 6%.
It's left me baffled. I dont know what other lip sores could look and feel like a coldsore and not be herpes!
there are false negatives for hsv2 too but they are only 2% if enough time has passed. it's much more of an issue with hsv1 than hsv2.
Thanks. Are there negative issues for HSV 2 from a blood test? I'm guessing I can now safely rule that out (although it wasn't really a big fear, but a small fear). I guess with HSV 1, I"ll just wait and see if symptoms present again.
I can't see what else this mouth sore on my lip could have been.
there are false negative issues with the igg testing for hsv1. best thing to do at this point is the next time you have oral symptoms, be seen within 48 hours of their appearance for a lesion culture and typing for better answers. more blood testing isn't always helpful.
Hi, I waited roughly 12 weeks (80 days to be exact) and got the blood tests for herpes. I had IgG antibody test and it came back negative for both HSV 1 and HSV 2. The doctor and I are both surprised. I'm wondering if I didn't wait long enough to do the testing, because I was quite sure I had a coldsore after meeting this guy, and six weeks later, the Dr felt what I presented with could have been herpes (although it was atypical). I'm guessing I probably need to do another test to double check.My question is should 80 days normally be long enough to record a herpes infection? I know it says 3months, but I thought I might be close enough. Your thoughts?
Thanks again!!
the blood test being + for hsv1 wouldn't tell you anything more than you already know. You had an obvious cold sore which is most likely hsv1. only way to know if you also have it genitally is if you get a return of genital symptoms to get tested. Due to the false negative issues with the hsv1 igg testing, even a negative hsv1 result isn't really a lot of answers either unfortunately.
Since hsv1 orally sheds so much more than hsv1 genitally does, assuming you only have it orally is not a bad idea as far as talking to a partner about precautions.