Test Results for HSV...although 1st number is combined HSV 1/11

[nicknamegirl]

Here is what my test results said:

Test results:           Neg      <0.8
HSV 1/11 IgG   = 29.9   Equivocal 0.9-1.0
                        Positive >1.0          

Note: Negative indicates no antibodies detected to either HSV-1 or HSV-2. Equivocal may suggest early infection. If clinically appropriate retest at a later date. Positive indicates antibodies detected to HSV-1 & or HSV-2

HSV 11 IgG, type Spec
Results = Negative               Neg      <0.8
                                 Equivocal 0.9-1.0
                                 Positive >1.0  

Note:Negative indicates no antibodies detected to HSV-2. Equivocal may suggest early infection. If clinically appro retest at a later date. Positive indicates antibodies detected to HSV-2; coinfection  with HSV 1 cannot be excluded, without type specific testing.

Question: (Like Omaha Ray), I also had a combined total, although mine is 29.9   However, for HSV 2 my results are Negative. I wasn't given a number..only the word "Negative"..So that must mean that I am positive for HSV 1 since it was 29.9 & negative for HSV 2 ?
Hope this makes sense to you.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart! I know we all greatly appreciate your expertise!

[Smilie90]

A related discussion, I'm I affecw with both HSV-1/2? was started.

[H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D.]

With apology, the larger number (29.9) does not make sense to me.  HerpeSelect results normally are reported out exactly as you cite in you question:  With separate numbers for HSV-2 (and HSV-1, if tested); I don't know the meaning of the "combined" number.

In any case, to be certain your HSV-2 result indeed is negative, ask your provider to confirm that the lab report indicated an HSV-2 result less than 1.0.

Good luck--  HHH, MD