HSV1 Igg 2.7?

[optimus1]

I recently  got my results  and it says  that HSV1 IGG  is reactive and the levels are  2.7.  While  the IGM  levels are  non-reactive.  Is there any  chance that i am false  positive for IGG?

Thanks in  advance.

[Life360_Dave]

Yes, the WB is the gold standard in testing

[optimus1]

Thanks a lot Life360. I was wondering since i saw the pictures for cold sores and never  in  my life i  had those. I had  only canker sores on my mouth. In the result paper  it is stated that they used the EIA method. Should i take this so called Western Blot test?

[Life360_Dave]

A 2.7 testing at 6 months where the test says 1.2,< is negative yours would fall into the  false postive range and need retesting. Test again now.

[optimus1]

It's been 6 months.

[Life360_Dave]

Hi, here in the U.S. when someone has the herpes select igG type specific test for herpes, any number 3.5 and below would be considered a false positive and in need of retesting. How long after any exposure did you take this test?