Aa
False Positive for HSV-2?
I got blood work done two times. I went to my gynecologist for a regular checkup and asked her if I can also have blood work done. I don't have any symptoms. Never had an outbreak. I just wanted to get blood work done because I have never got it done before. My index for hsv 1/2 were POSITIVE both times. I can believe that I have hsv 1 because I have had cold sores. I was so shocked when the doctor told me I was positive for hsv-2. I have had only two sexual partners my entire life. These are my results:
4/10/2017
HSV 1 IGG Type Specific AB = 55.30
HSV 2 IGG Type Specific AB = 1.38
4/28/2017
HSV 1 IGG Type Specfic AB = 58.0
HSV 2 IGG Type Specific AB = 1.14
HSV 1 IGM SCREEN = negative
HSV 2 IGM SCREEN = negative
As you can see, my index for HSV 2 went down. Can this possibly be a false positive? My doctor told me to wait atleast 6 weeks after the first blood test but I was so frustrated & scared I told her I wanted another blood test before the 6 weeks. Since my index went down, that is a good sign right? If my index went up, it would mean I recently got HSV 2. What are the possibilities that this is a false positive? I have done some research and I read that a high HSV 1 index can cause false positives for HSV 2. Any advice/help would be greatly appreciated! I have been driving myself nuts trying to figure out if I am positive or not.
4/10/2017
HSV 1 IGG Type Specific AB = 55.30
HSV 2 IGG Type Specific AB = 1.38
4/28/2017
HSV 1 IGG Type Specfic AB = 58.0
HSV 2 IGG Type Specific AB = 1.14
HSV 1 IGM SCREEN = negative
HSV 2 IGM SCREEN = negative
As you can see, my index for HSV 2 went down. Can this possibly be a false positive? My doctor told me to wait atleast 6 weeks after the first blood test but I was so frustrated & scared I told her I wanted another blood test before the 6 weeks. Since my index went down, that is a good sign right? If my index went up, it would mean I recently got HSV 2. What are the possibilities that this is a false positive? I have done some research and I read that a high HSV 1 index can cause false positives for HSV 2. Any advice/help would be greatly appreciated! I have been driving myself nuts trying to figure out if I am positive or not.
This is pretty common when someone has hsv1. Hsv2 igg tests are sensitive and cross over can and does happen. In your circumstances i am extremely confident you do not have hsv2. You can contact the universaty of washington and get the westernblot kit sent to you. Tbis is the gold standard of hsv testing and used in cases like this where someone needs a confirmation test.
1 Comments
Thank you! That put my mind to ease! Can my doctor order it or do I have to contact university of Washington myself? I asked my quest diagnostics lab and they said they can do it but my doctor has to order it. I thought quest doesn't do WB anymore? Hm. I'm not sure.
If quest will still do it then that is the way ro go. Have your dr order it.
I wish you the best. Please keep me posted.
I wish you the best. Please keep me posted.
1 Comments
Thanks! I'll keep you posted.
I forgot to mention, the lab was quest diagnostics. Index values are: >1.09 = positive, .90-1.09 = equivocal, <.09 = negative
Have an Answer?
You are reading content posted in the Herpes Community
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.
