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Test results for HSV are back. I don't understand how to read it, though.

Report says I tested negative on all tests, but I don't understand the HSV tests.  My results are:

HSV 1 and 2-Specific Ab, IgG
HSV 1 IgG, Type Spec <0.91 0.00-0.90 index BN
Negative 1.09
.
Note: Negative indicates no antibodies detected to
HSV-1. Equivocal may suggest early infection. If
clinically appropriate, retest at later date. Positive
indicates antibodies detected to HSV-1; coinfection
with HSV-2 cannot be excluded without type specific
testing.

HSV 2 IgG, Type Spec <0.91 0.00-0.90 index BN
Negative 1.09
.
Note: Negative indicates no antibodies detected to
HSV-2. Equivocal may suggest early infection. If
clinically appropriate, retest at later date. Positive
indicates antibodies detected to HSV-2; coinfection
with HSV-1 cannot be excluded without type specific
testing.
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101028 tn?1419603004
yes you are negative to them both.

at this point, the next time you have symptoms, be seen promptly for a proper exam to try to get a better idea of what is going on.

grace
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HSV 1 and 2-Specific Ab, IgG
HSV 1 IgG, Type Spec <0.91 (RESULTS)

Reference Range: 0.00-0.90 index BN
Negative 1.09
.
Note: Negative indicates no antibodies detected to
HSV-1. Equivocal may suggest early infection. If
clinically appropriate, retest at later date. Positive
indicates antibodies detected to HSV-1; coinfection
with HSV-2 cannot be excluded without type specific
testing.

HSV 2 IgG, Type Spec <0.91 (RESULTS)

Reference Range: 0.00-0.90 index BN
Negative 1.09
.
Note: Negative indicates no antibodies detected to
HSV-2. Equivocal may suggest early infection. If
clinically appropriate, retest at later date. Positive
indicates antibodies detected to HSV-2; coinfection
with HSV-1 cannot be excluded without type specific
testing.
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