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Western Blot Worthwhile?
by hsv1questions, Dec 05, 2008 10:49PM
I had an IGG test about 4 years ago and then another one a few months ago that showed positive for HSV1. Both times the numbers were in the area of 1.10, and I have not have definitive symptoms.
Is a western blot worthwhile in establishing whether this is a false positive? And, if so, could you give recommendations for where or how to get the test. If it matters, I am in the NYC area.
Thanks In Advance.
Is a western blot worthwhile in establishing whether this is a false positive? And, if so, could you give recommendations for where or how to get the test. If it matters, I am in the NYC area.
Thanks In Advance.
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Most adults have hsv1 orally. It's incredibly common and to be honest it's probably not worthwhile to follow up on this with the WB. Even the WB still misses 1 out of every 10 hsv1 infections so you might not get the definitive results you are looking for :(
grace
Anyway, you're saying that the western blot will give false negatives 10% of the time for HSV1?