I'd get your partner tested at this point and based on his results, that will determine when you need to test next, if at all.
if you can get the right testing done you can use them . labcorp is a reputable lab.
Thanks for the advice. We are both going to get retested with the proper testing. Do I need to wait 4-6 weeks to test again for specific types like the labcorp test suggested or is it ok to retest right away since it was a useless test anyways?
Is it ok to go through PrivateMDLabs again and get the type specific tests or should we use a different source altogether?
Does anyone else have comments regarding the equivocal result I got and the chances of hsv?
The yeast infection was self-diagnosed based on the symptoms and the Monistat working as expected.
1. Nearly everyone seroconverts after 6-9 months, so if you were positive, it's likely that you would show a stronger positive at this point. That said, you should probably follow up with type-specific testing, just to be certain. Did you have your rash/yeast infection diagnosed by a practioner or were you self-diagnosing?
2. No, a yeast infection would not affect the tests in any way.
no more self treating of anything that goes on in the genital area either at this point. you don't get odor with discharge from herpes either.
be seen if you get more symptoms for a proper exam and proper testing for yeast and bacterial infections vaginally.
the testing you had done for herpes was entirely the wrong testing :( sounds like they did the typical non-type specific testing that is labcorps default testing and since it was negative, did no further testing. I would not use this resource for any further herpes testing since they are not utilizing the best testing for you.
grace