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Simple Testing Question

by Boutso, Oct 24, 2009 11:36AM
I have just one basic question. In September, my doctor ran an STD blood test panel on me including an HSV-1, HSV-2 test. However, I have been reading on this forum that some tests are not very useful at all. I am looking to see if I should be confident that the right test was performed. The nurse said that the test which was run "came back negative for the presence of HSV-1, HSV-2 antibodies". She did not specify whether it was an igG test. It had slipped my mind to ask and alas, it is now the weekend so I will have to wait until Monday for confirmation. Should I be concerned that the right test was not done or do you think that the test I have described should give me peace of mind?
Member Comments (5)

by Boutso, Oct 26, 2009 10:55AM
Bump

by gracefromHHP, Oct 26, 2009 01:47PM
the only way to know is to call them and ask them.

grace

by Boutso, Nov 03, 2009 10:49AM
To: Grace
How accurate are IgG type specific tests at 17 weeks post-exposure?

by petal130, Nov 03, 2009 11:24AM
To: Boutso
About 98% accurate.

by Boutso, Nov 03, 2009 12:09PM
How long before you can be positive that you are ok?
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