Alcohol Before Blood Test

[Shtevo]

I recently went in for a consultation with a specialist in viral infections at New York Presbyterian.  I went in order to resolve a history of conflicting test results.  The doctor ordered a blood test and the results were negative for both HSV 1 and HSV 2.

My question is: could a full 12 ounce glass of wine (10% alcohol) the night before the test cause false negatives.  That is, could the alcohol reduce the antibody count?  As I had not expected a blood test I didn't consciously decide not to have a drink and I just don't recall whether I did or not.

The results of the test were as follows:

The full name of the test given is: Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1/2 IgG & IgM AntiBODY w/ reflex to Type.

1- HSV Type 1/2 Combined Ab, IgG by ELISA ARUP 50286. Result 0.26 negative (Ref range <=0.89)
"Negative-No significant level of detectable HSV IgG antibody."

2- HSV Type 1/2 Combined Ab, IgM by ELISA ARUP 50641. Result 0.21 negative (Ref Range <=0.89)
"Negative-No significant level of detectable HSV IgM antibody."

[Shtevo]

It didn't seem like the first post went through.  I got a can't find website message so I posted again.

[gracefromHHP]

let's keep this all in one post as we ask in our read before posting post on the forum - thanks!