Is it possible to have a false positive?

[hada107]

In June, I went for a general check-up and decided to get a lot of different std tests. I tested positive for HSV2 with an IgG test with a 1.73. I was really surprised because I've never had any symptoms before. The doctor explained that it could be asymptomatic. My partner got tested and he got a negative result - we had had unprotected sex for three months, thinking that we were both std-free.  I decided to retest in July after my partner tested negative. My second IgG test was also positive 1.59. I've talked to my previous partners and they have gotten tested and were negative. I'm really confused. Is it possible to have two false-positives? I talked to my doctor and she seemed to think the test was pretty reliable. Is there another test? Is there any other way to get herpes besides sexual contact?

[gracefromHHP]

http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Herpes/low-positives---confirmatory-results/show/1097724#post_5968138  is a prior post on this here on the forum with lots of good info in.


at this point you need a herpes WB to confirm your status.  enough time has passed since this relationship started for you to get this now.

grace

[Still_Worried_]

Odds are they are false positives, especially since your bf tested negative & your titer isn't rising.  

However, there is a small chance it could represent true infection.  How long has it been since you've had sex prior to your current bf?