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Test results confusing....

I recently got my results back. I saw IgG (EIA )  99.8%+  2.0. It was in another language and the doctor could not explain...nor could I understand fully what he was saying.
Can someone tell me what that means?  MY test didn't say whether it was type 1 or 2. (My partner was diagnosed for 2 so most likely it's 2.)  I just accept that I am positive, but then I am reading and see where I may need to test again to be very very sure due to the 2.0 reading. Help please..
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101028 tn?1419603004
you need to have your provider retest you. You need a type specific herpes igg blood test done. I'm not even sure what you listed is herpes testing and isn't just a regular igg blood test to be honest.

don't assume that since your partner has hsv2, you do too.  You might want to try to find a herpes support group in your country that can suggest a better test to be done for you. Herpeselect testing is available in Japan but I have no idea where and how easy it is to obtain.

grace
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3149845 tn?1506627771
Hi, it would be best to post your test results here so we can have a look.
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