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False Positive Herpes Test?
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I was just told that I have been tested positive for Herpes by a blood test showing that my results stated 0.97, in which the considered nor mal range is 0- 0.9...Well the fact that I am .07 over what is normal, is there a possibility that this antibody count can be due to something else? I take 2000 mg of Garlic on a daily basis as well as Echinea and a full dietary supplement of Women's Vitamins. I have contacted pass partner's and they have tested negative.I suppose my current love could have pulled a fast one on me... but what are the chances of this test being reliable. The Med. Assistant didn't really give too many details, she is just ready to set me up with a consultation for treatment, despite me asking for a re-test. I also had to remind her who I was and the whole situation and unanswered questions that I had for her from the previous day, so I feel like a number right about now as the other writer stated. i may go back to my old OB/GYN, yet I will have to make an 800 mi trip... but it just may be worth it! What are the details on this test based on the results I was given?
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I was just told that I have been tested positive for Herpes by a blood test showing that my results stated 0.97, in which the considered nor mal range is 0- 0.9...Well the fact that I am .07 over what is normal, is there a possibility that this antibody count can be due to something else? I take 2000 mg of Garlic on a daily basis as well as Echinea and a full dietary supplement of Women's Vitamins. I have contacted pass partner's and they have tested negative.I suppose my current love could have pulled a fast one on me... but what are the chances of this test being reliable. The Med. Assistant didn't really give too many details, she is just ready to set me up with a consultation for treatment, despite me asking for a re-test. I also had to remind her who I was and the whole situation and unanswered questions that I had for her from the previous day, so I feel like a number right about now as the other writer stated. i may go back to my old OB/GYN, yet I will have to make an 800 mi trip... but it just may be worth it! What are the details on this test based on the results I was given?
This discussion is related to False Positive? (Herpes).
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Absolutely.
No need to start treatment yet. I'd insist on a re-test.
AJ
No need to start treatment yet. I'd insist on a re-test.
AJ
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Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Millions of people are diagnosed with STDs in the U.S. each year.
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
