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I was recently dx with hsv2. My dr ordered that a test be done for hsv1 and hsv2 with both IgM and IgG antibodies. My results came back negative for hsv1 but positive for hsv2. When i inquired about which antibody tested positive, i was told IgG. Is it possible for this to have been a false positive? Ive read mixed reviews and am not clear as to whether this can be a result of past exposure ( ive had chickenpox and mono). Can someone please clarify. Ive never had an outbreak or associated symptoms so this doesnt make sense. Thanks.
your partner will need to also be tested to see what his status is. odds are that neither of you were ever tested for herpes before this.
the igm herpes test is a greatly flawed test and its use isn't recommended by the CDC. It has a high false positive rate so it being positive is fairly meaningless unfortunately.
the igm herpes test is a greatly flawed test and its use isn't recommended by the CDC. It has a high false positive rate so it being positive is fairly meaningless unfortunately.
Thank you all very much for your insight. I figured it was unlikely to be a false positive. The number is high.
Grace, i do have a regular partner. Is the igm indicative of a recent infection? Bc its unlikely i became infected from him but hes the only person ive been with for the past 10 months or more. Thank you.
Grace, i do have a regular partner. Is the igm indicative of a recent infection? Bc its unlikely i became infected from him but hes the only person ive been with for the past 10 months or more. Thank you.
your hsv2 igg is above the typical false positive rate. It's not likely to be falsely positive. If you need the peace of mind, by all means repeat it but really no reason to.
do you have a regular partner?
grace
do you have a regular partner?
grace
I will let grace here review your tests. She is the one that is trained on reading these tests and can give you the best answer. Be aware of those that are not trained and their advice.
In saying that your IgM testing was worthless. Your IgG is what counts. Give grace a chance to get to this. If you hear nothing in 24 hrs simply reply to your post with the word "bump" and it will put it back to the top.
In saying that your IgM testing was worthless. Your IgG is what counts. Give grace a chance to get to this. If you hear nothing in 24 hrs simply reply to your post with the word "bump" and it will put it back to the top.
Thank you franklinandbash. I got a copy of the results which reads as follows:
IgM: hsv type 1 IgM Ab < 0.80
hsv type 2 IgM Ab 3.01
IgG: hsv 1 Ab.(IgG) value 0.19
hsv 2 Ab.(IgG) value 7.31
Thanks.
IgM: hsv type 1 IgM Ab < 0.80
hsv type 2 IgM Ab 3.01
IgG: hsv 1 Ab.(IgG) value 0.19
hsv 2 Ab.(IgG) value 7.31
Thanks.
If you could call and let us know the numerical value with that test we can better assist you
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