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HSV I/II IgG Rflx I-II Type SP - False Negative?
Hello, thanks for your help.
I thought I had asked for the Type Specific HSV tests to detect antibodies for HSV-I and HSV-2,
but these are the results from LabCorp. Did I get the wrong test done? Is there potential for a false negative(s)? I'm 34 years old, and I at least thought I would be positive for HSV-1.
Thank you in advance for your reply.
(I have copied and pasted the the appropriate info, I think.) I have read that this test
TESTS:
HSV I/II IgG Rflx I-II Type SP
HSV I/II IgG
RESULTS: <0.9
Negative 1.0
Note: Negative indicates no antibodies detected to either HSV-1 or HSV-2. Equivocal may suggest early infection.
If clinically appropriate, retest at a later date. Positive indicates antibodies detected to HSV-1 and/or HSV-2.
I thought I had asked for the Type Specific HSV tests to detect antibodies for HSV-I and HSV-2,
but these are the results from LabCorp. Did I get the wrong test done? Is there potential for a false negative(s)? I'm 34 years old, and I at least thought I would be positive for HSV-1.
Thank you in advance for your reply.
(I have copied and pasted the the appropriate info, I think.) I have read that this test
TESTS:
HSV I/II IgG Rflx I-II Type SP
HSV I/II IgG
RESULTS: <0.9
Negative 1.0
Note: Negative indicates no antibodies detected to either HSV-1 or HSV-2. Equivocal may suggest early infection.
If clinically appropriate, retest at a later date. Positive indicates antibodies detected to HSV-1 and/or HSV-2.
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well it is a specific test, it's just that it's the labcorp default testing which means if you test negative on the non-type specific, they don't bother doing the hsv2 type specific. it doesn't tell hsv1 status either with the assumption that most adults will test + for hsv1 anyways so don't waste your time testing for it. we don't recommend it as the test to order since knowing your hsv1 status is just as important as knowing your hsv2 status is.
ahh...I see what they did. The online website which I ordered from never said in their description that this was a reflex test, which is a non-type specific test, like you said.
I'm reading Labcorps .pdf on the variety of test #s and description info etc.,
This is the test that was done on me.
Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Types I/II, IgG
Evaluation With Reflex to Herpes I and II, Typespecific, IgG
#164913
This is the test I should have gotten:
Herpes Simplex Virus(HSV) Types I- and II specific Antibodies, IgG
#164905
BUT, the online retailer deceived me because the test they supposedly sold me has the SAME exact title as the #164905 test, which btw is the type specific for HSV-1 & 2, what would have gave me 2 numerical values for each.
Ok, thanks guys for your help. Hopefully I can get this test done correctly.
I'm reading Labcorps .pdf on the variety of test #s and description info etc.,
This is the test that was done on me.
Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Types I/II, IgG
Evaluation With Reflex to Herpes I and II, Typespecific, IgG
#164913
This is the test I should have gotten:
Herpes Simplex Virus(HSV) Types I- and II specific Antibodies, IgG
#164905
BUT, the online retailer deceived me because the test they supposedly sold me has the SAME exact title as the #164905 test, which btw is the type specific for HSV-1 & 2, what would have gave me 2 numerical values for each.
Ok, thanks guys for your help. Hopefully I can get this test done correctly.
I'd certainly make a complaint to the company you went through. labcorp offers much better testing that is type specific but this company didn't order that particular test for you.
your risk of a std in general was very low. Honestly probably not worth repeating your herpes testing at this time since it was negative.
your risk of a std in general was very low. Honestly probably not worth repeating your herpes testing at this time since it was negative.
the hsv2 igg was not performed on the poster . I was commenting on the non-type specific part of the test that was performed.
I'm confused. I had a question, If this test doesn't look for hsv-1 specifically, like you said, and they don't do an HSV2 test since this test came out negative, than why do they call this test "Types 1 and 2 specific"?
I had unprotected oral sex a few times back in early DEC, and also had about 15 seconds of unprotected vaginal sex in DEC. I took the test March 2nd.
I'm disappointed because I ordered the the Herpes test from an online retail that goes through Labcorp. This is the description of the test on their site:
"Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Types 1 and 2 Specific Antibodies, IgG"
"This test is used to detect IgG antibodies to either HSV-1 and/or HSV-2. Conventional HSV-1 and HSV-2 assays cannot differentiate HSV type 1 from HSV type 2 infection due to the extensive homology of viral antigens."
So I chose this one, thinking they would test for HSV I & 2 antibodies. Do you think I should try to get a refund?
Anyway, so what next?
I'm disappointed because I ordered the the Herpes test from an online retail that goes through Labcorp. This is the description of the test on their site:
"Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Types 1 and 2 Specific Antibodies, IgG"
"This test is used to detect IgG antibodies to either HSV-1 and/or HSV-2. Conventional HSV-1 and HSV-2 assays cannot differentiate HSV type 1 from HSV type 2 infection due to the extensive homology of viral antigens."
So I chose this one, thinking they would test for HSV I & 2 antibodies. Do you think I should try to get a refund?
Anyway, so what next?
you had non-type specific testing done. since your non-type specific test was negative, the lab would not do the hsv2 igg testing.the test you had done, doesn't look for hsv1 either specifically.
odds are you don't have either type of herpes but the test you had done isn't the most accurate one.
why did you get tested?
grace
odds are you don't have either type of herpes but the test you had done isn't the most accurate one.
why did you get tested?
grace
ahhh nevermind. I wish I could edit, but there is no edit button.
Here is the info that kept mysteriously disappearing:
Negative 1.0
Here is the info that kept mysteriously disappearing:
Negative 1.0
oops...excuse me that was a bad copy and paste job this is what it says:
_______
HSV I/II IgG Rflx I-II Type Sp
HSV I/II IgG <0.9
Negative 1.0
.
Note: Negative indicates no antibodies detected to
either HSV-1 or HSV-2. Equivocal may suggest early
infection. If clinically appropriate, retest at a
later date. Positive indicates antibodies detected
to HSV-1 and/or HSV-2.
______
As to your question, I don't think I have HSV-1. I've never had any outbreaks, but I know that doesn't mean I don't have it.
_______
HSV I/II IgG Rflx I-II Type Sp
HSV I/II IgG <0.9
Negative 1.0
.
Note: Negative indicates no antibodies detected to
either HSV-1 or HSV-2. Equivocal may suggest early
infection. If clinically appropriate, retest at a
later date. Positive indicates antibodies detected
to HSV-1 and/or HSV-2.
______
As to your question, I don't think I have HSV-1. I've never had any outbreaks, but I know that doesn't mean I don't have it.
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