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Herpeselect Test Results
by Need_Clarification, Mar 31, 2009 07:15PM
I was tested for HSV-1 & HSV-2 exactly 6 weeks and then 3 months after possible exposure. The results both times for HSV-1 & HSV-2 were negative. This was a type specific IgG test (I believe it was the Herpeselect test). I have read that it may take up to six months after exposure for antibodies to develop and for testing to be accurate. I have not had any specific symptoms, other than some tingling/vibrating sensations that I attribute to anxiety.
1) How accurate/reliable are my negative results at the 3 month mark? How likely is it that the test failed to detect antibodies after 3 months?
2) Would you recommend further testing at 6 months?
Thanks in advance for your help.
1) How accurate/reliable are my negative results at the 3 month mark? How likely is it that the test failed to detect antibodies after 3 months?
2) Would you recommend further testing at 6 months?
Thanks in advance for your help.
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grace
I am sick of worrying about this and am glad to hear that I can rely on the accuracy of my test results at 3 months. Thanks!
grace
I have had a few red circular spots/bumbs. Should I worry about that given the fact that my 3 months test was negative?
grace
I mentioned earlier that I have been having periods of constant tingling of my scrotum. I have had this feeling approx once every 3-4 weeks, lasting about 1-2 days. Do you know what could be causing this? Could this be HSV II (even though I was negative at 3 month mark)? I also read it could be prostate related. This is a real symptom and I'm confident it is not "anxiety related".
Do you have any information on this symptom?
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