HSV2 1.11 IGG test Results

[Tj2234]

So basically,

I had sex with a girl in a hot tub and didn't really know much about her. Naturally I went and got tested for STD's. Came back all clear, but realized I hadn't been tested for herpes. Went back and got tested for herpes. This test was done about 10 weeks after my contact with her. My test results from the lab came back only for HSV2 at a index value of 1.11. The cutoff for positivity is 1.1. My doctor told me I was positive, but didn't have it, not to worry about it and go on living as if I didn't have it. Naturally this didn't fly with me and I started doing research. I've come to find that a index value of under 3.5 could possibly be a false positive. My index value was so close to the 1.10 equivocal number, I'm not sure what to do. I don't really have a high risk for herpes, and I know routine blood testing isn't recommended for people without risk. I've never had any outbreak, no tingles, no pain, no itching, nothing. I realize the western blot may be the way to go.. but is it worth it for me? Or should I just forget about it and my HSV2 1.11 index value and move on with my life? What are the odds of me having a false positive? I've been living in depression for over a year now because of my diagnosis. I don't know what to do.

[feelingundone]

I would retest in a few weeks. These real low positives are common and you have about an 80% chance of this being a false positive. Hsv2 tests are sensitive and can pick up other odd protiens. If your next test comes back negative then put it behind you. If you get another low positive then consider the Western blot.

[feelingundone]

Outstanding news!! I couldn't be happier for you!! I wish more Dr's were aware of the low false positives associated with hsv testing.
Thank you for the kind words. I truely appreciate them.

[feelingundone]

I would get another igg test before getting a western blot. I commented on that a few comments above

[Tj2234]

HEY! I WENT TO SEE A DOCTOR FOR ANOTHER IGG TEST AND CAME BACK NEGATIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! After a year and a half of living in a deep dark depression, I have finally come out of it and am looking at the world in a new light. I just want to say, you are a good man for being so active on this site and providing such amazing support to people like me. Without this site, I would have most likely gone the rest of my life thinking I was a victim of one stupid night. I would just like to say, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR GIVING ME HOPE!!!!

[feelingundone]

She knows her stuff.

[feelingundone]

Grace very rarely stops by anymore

[Tj2234]

Thank you for your time, I really do appreciate it. If you see this comment, I was wondering, is it really worth it to get the western blot? its quite expensive, I don't know if I would be better off just not knowing (as most people don't) because of the CDC's recommendation to not get tested unless you have symptoms. I haven't had any symptoms in over a year and a half since my diagnosis but know I could just be asymptomatic. Wondering your opinion on this.

[Tj2234]

Thank you for your comment sir. I'm really also hoping that GracefromHHP could offer me some answers and/or advice. Thank you!

[Tj2234]

Oh, and I'm only 20 years old

[confused1141994]

Hi the same thing is happening to me right now, I do not understand whats going on and no doctor is giving me a straight answer. I got tested twice within 3 weeks and the index number came back so low. Can you help me?