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What does the 1.3 value mean for my herpes-2 test mean?

Recently I had some blood work done to check for STD's and my HSV-2 value came back as 1.3. Does this mean I have herpes 2? If so, can it increase over time or will that number stay the same? The doctor said there is a chance it could be a false positive but I am not sure. Below is the Interpretive Criteria from the test, and I have had NO outbreaks in my life:

Herpes 1/2 Type Specific IgG

HSV-1 Type Specific IgG
HSV-1 IgG  less than 0.2   less than 0.90 INDEX

HSV-2 Type Specific IgG
HSV-2 IgG  1.3H  more than 0.90 INDEX

Interpretive Criteria
less than 0.90.....Antibody not detected
0.90-1.10.......Equivocal; submission of a second specimen 3-4 weeks after initial specimen if clinically warranted,
more than 1.10........Antibody detected

Should I request another blood test? I've read that a BioKit or Western Blot test may be more accurate. Please help.
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101028 tn?1419603004
your hsv2 igg is a low positive. At this point wait another 2 months and repeat it and see what it shows. if you recently acquired hsv2, your igg should be higher and out of the false positive range.

http://www.medhelp.org/posts/STDs/Confusing-Igg-Test-Results/show/771141  is a prior post by HHH that explains nicely the false positive issues for more reading.

grace
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haven't had sex in about two months, and i went for a physical and they just tested my blood for everything. i currently have no symptoms and have never had any symptoms of genital herpes.
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101028 tn?1419603004
how long after your last sexual encounter did you test?

what led to testing? just a routine screening or did you have symptoms?

grace
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