Tested negative & positive for Herpes.

[LysolFriend]

I was tested for Herpes at a clinic about 6 or 7 months after the encounter. They used the HerpeSelect test  for type 2 and I came back negative.

I just recently decided to get tested for it again at a different clinic, which would have been about 17 months after the exposure. My doctor told me I had tested positive. When I asked if she could differenciate which one, she said the test just said for HSV-1 & HSV-2. I can't remember what the exact number was for the antibody count or what they were called, but it was around 3.0 something.

Is there a chance that it was just the HSV-1 I had tested positive for? Is there a chance that I could test positive for HSV-2 after testing negative for it once at the 7 month mark?

[gracefromHHP]

yes, sure thing :)

grace

[LysolFriend]

I mean, the doctor said it would be an igg test, and they gave me a result for type 1 & 2, and since it's been about 16 months, it's pretty much a sure thing right? :S

[LysolFriend]

They called me back today with my test results saying I had tested positive for HSV-1 and negative for HSV-2.

Words can not express the amount of relief I feel.

But, being the hypochondriac I am, I am still going to stop by the clinic later today to get a copy as I'm paranoid the right test wasn't done or something.

Thanks for all your help, Grace!

[LysolFriend]

bump. for if you have time to answer. :)

[LysolFriend]

What other factors? (If you have time to answer)

Thanks for the link.

[gracefromHHP]

could be or could be + from other factors too. it's really not a worthwhile test and your provider needs to stop using it.  http://www.ashastdwebstore.org/herpes-testing-toolkit.html  it's under $3 - encourage your provider to order it for the clinic :)

grace

[LysolFriend]

Thanks for being understanding lol.

One more question while I have you here, do you think it's possible that the 35 antibody count is just from HSV-1?

[gracefromHHP]

LOL


grace

[LysolFriend]

Don't worry. I try and wait patiently for my answers :)

[gracefromHHP]

yes I asked because you two are using the same numbers and time frame and asking similar questions.  I don't like answering the same folks under different names so I ask when I wonder.

grace

[LysolFriend]

No,  I am not also posting as checkers311. I'm assuming you are asking because I think I've seen a thread of theirs where they also ask about testing at seven months?


Right now I am waiting on the results from a third test I am having done.

[gracefromHHP]

are you also posting under the name "checkers311"?

The 2nd test you had done was a total waste of time. If you want to have any peace of mind at all from that test, you'll need to repeat it with a type specific test.  You can't ascertain anything at all from that result.

grace

[LysolFriend]

Also, is it possible that an HSV-1 infection alone is causing that high number?

[LysolFriend]

Grace, I finally received a hard copy from my doctor with my test results.

They go as follows:


HSV, IgM I/II Combination <0.91  

HSV I/II IgG  Result: 35.9


So, the negative result I received at 7 months of testing was wrong?

[LysolFriend]

Ok, that's what I figured. I am just getting confused with all these testing types. Thanks.

[gracefromHHP]

I think you are misunderstanding what the provider said to you. The type specific testing is testing for both - you get a separate result for each type. Wait for your test results to come back and we'll see better what testing you recently had done.

grace

[LysolFriend]

He wanted to test for both, so no I don't think it was type specific.

So, do you recommend that whatever the outcome, get tested again with the HerpeSelect?

[gracefromHHP]

hopefully this time it was a type specific herpes igg blood test that was done. It was a waste of time to test for hsv1 since you have a history of cold sores and the blood test isn't always so accurate for hsv1 but once you get your results back, I can better help you with them.

grace

[LysolFriend]

Grace, I recently went to a different doctor to get another test done. I explained my situation, and brought up getting a type specific test done, and he said that we should test for both.

I had blood drawn for an igg test. So, will these accurately tell me antibodies for both types? And if so, if I test positive for type two again, will it most likely be positive or is there a chance that a possible HSV-1 infection is still interferring with the test?

Basically when I get the results back, should I accept this as a final answer or should I get a HerpeSelect test for type 2 done?

[LysolFriend]

Ok, thanks again. Hopefully I can get a type specific test done as soon as possible.

[gracefromHHP]

correct

[LysolFriend]

Oh, wait I have another question, if the 3 point something antibody count was for HSV-2 is there still a chance I don't have it seeing as the result of the HerpeSelect test was negative?

[LysolFriend]

Thanks.

[gracefromHHP]

if you know you get cold sores, you know you have hsv1 so therefore the combined test would automatically be positive. ( one more reason that test is a waste of time )

You want to know your hsv2 igg result. Call your provider, ask them to see if the lab still has your blood sample and can run that for you.

grace