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Confused on test?
I found out I was exposed to HSV-2 by my partner who had a recent outbreak.
I went to my Dr. and was given a blood test, I was ONLY given and igm which came out positive, but not an igg. I've read a lot that says the igm is not necessarily trustworthy, should I go back and request an igg? also, would it be worthwhile requesting a biokit or WB to validate? it's worthy to note I have had no signs or symptoms and it's been at least 2 weeks since exposure, also when I called to discuss the results the nurse who talked to me told me that she's never heard of an igm being wrong and then refused to explain the scale to me? I'm so confused and I just want to know ACTUAL answers.
I went to my Dr. and was given a blood test, I was ONLY given and igm which came out positive, but not an igg. I've read a lot that says the igm is not necessarily trustworthy, should I go back and request an igg? also, would it be worthwhile requesting a biokit or WB to validate? it's worthy to note I have had no signs or symptoms and it's been at least 2 weeks since exposure, also when I called to discuss the results the nurse who talked to me told me that she's never heard of an igm being wrong and then refused to explain the scale to me? I'm so confused and I just want to know ACTUAL answers.
Ok. Two weeks and no symptoms is a very good sign. Hsv is not a super contagious infection. I would still follow my advice above. I am sorry you were given poor testing and even poorer advice from the nurse. Unfortunately many Dr's and nurses are not up to speed on hsv and testing. I do give them some slack as they have much bigger medical issues to train for. Many labs are actually removing igm for hsv from their menus
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so I wanted to follow this up.
my original test for IGM was negative for HSV1 but positive for HSV2, my second test which included IGG... IGM positive for HSV1 and negative for HSV2, but IGG was positive for both. I know IGG is a longer response but would IGM still be positive too? I still have no signs or symptoms, we also did a WB for verification which I'm waiting on the results of.
my original test for IGM was negative for HSV1 but positive for HSV2, my second test which included IGG... IGM positive for HSV1 and negative for HSV2, but IGG was positive for both. I know IGG is a longer response but would IGM still be positive too? I still have no signs or symptoms, we also did a WB for verification which I'm waiting on the results of.
Yes, igm tests are not trustworthy at all and should bever be given to an adult. Even the cdc is the use of tbe igm due to the high odds of false positives. Have an igg bloodtest now as a baseline. If it's negative then retest at twelve weeks.
Was your exposure unprotected?
Was your exposure unprotected?
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we sometimes used condoms so yes, I could have been exposed without protection.
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