Indeterminate/unsymptomatic but worried

[kimdl432]

3 years ago I found what I thot was a small lesion on side of my penis, but not really a blister or runny.

I was tested and it came back positive, doc put me on antiviral for 2 weeks.  This small spot disappeared.

I stopped antiviral and have been tested yearly with a negative result (two negs).  I've never had a repeat issue with any similar lesion or soreness.   Do I keep getting tested?   Should I consider the first test a false positive?  

[kimdl432]

IgG results today.  Doctor says I should re-test (again!) in 3 months.  Result 1:12.  Flag for positive 1:10

I've been very careful the last several months, I know there is nothing 100% safe.   I will continue diligence and retest.  

[Bigtimeworried55]

Did you have a PCR swab of the actual lesion? If so, that would be conclusive. Was it for type 1 or type 2?

If your IGG is still showing a negative this amount of time after with no antivirals that would be unusual, but not unheard of.

There are people who fail to show positive on a blood test but have had positive swabs. If your swab is positive I would deem you positive for the virus, just unsure of the type?

[kimdl432]

Have read a lot about false positives or "indeterminate" results.?

[kimdl432]

First was a PCR second was IgG

[Fleetwood20]

What tests did you have and what were the results? You are looking for IgG antibody tests type specific.