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Herpes Immunoblot test.
Had unprotected oral (received on Aug 13) Symptoms lasted for 4 + months. Had HIV, syphilis, 3 gono/chlam tests, Hep C done...was diagnosed with NGU, and no antibiotic worked for the burning in urethra.
Was on Z-Pac 2grams, 400mg suprax, 1g daily x14 days Cipro, 200mg x14 days Doxy, 2 weeks of 1.5g of Flagyl and 4 pills of Difucan....over the 4 months. If anyone checks my previous posts its has been a giant pain dealing with this.
Well to update I have received my HSV 1 and 2 results. I had the test done 5 days shy of the 16 week mark. (exposure was august 13th, testing was Dec 8th).
Immunoblot IgG HSV1 - Negative.
Immunoblot IgG HSV2 - Negative.
Boy did this take the weight off my chest. What is the accuracy of this test? I think I found a post with Grace stating that its 92-98% accurate. Also I am assuming that testing a few days before the 4 month mark should not invalidate thhe results?
This taught me a lesson what total lack of judgment and having the "little head" doing the thinking for the big head can get you into.
Any feedback would be welcome, thank you.
Was on Z-Pac 2grams, 400mg suprax, 1g daily x14 days Cipro, 200mg x14 days Doxy, 2 weeks of 1.5g of Flagyl and 4 pills of Difucan....over the 4 months. If anyone checks my previous posts its has been a giant pain dealing with this.
Well to update I have received my HSV 1 and 2 results. I had the test done 5 days shy of the 16 week mark. (exposure was august 13th, testing was Dec 8th).
Immunoblot IgG HSV1 - Negative.
Immunoblot IgG HSV2 - Negative.
Boy did this take the weight off my chest. What is the accuracy of this test? I think I found a post with Grace stating that its 92-98% accurate. Also I am assuming that testing a few days before the 4 month mark should not invalidate thhe results?
This taught me a lesson what total lack of judgment and having the "little head" doing the thinking for the big head can get you into.
Any feedback would be welcome, thank you.
Grace,
I understand that these tests do not distinguish between type 1 or 2 IgG and that if positive there can be a false positive, they also cross react with other viruses. And if positive I would need to do a type specific test to find out which type it was.
Is this the reason that this is not the best test?
Just wondering....thank you.
I understand that these tests do not distinguish between type 1 or 2 IgG and that if positive there can be a false positive, they also cross react with other viruses. And if positive I would need to do a type specific test to find out which type it was.
Is this the reason that this is not the best test?
Just wondering....thank you.
they aren't the best tests but really you didn't need to repeat your herpes testing and it's negative. time to put herpes in your out box and stop thinking about it so much.
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Grace,
I had, just out of my sheer anxiety a 6 month test done for HSV. It was a combined IGG.
It reads:
HSV Simplex Virus IgG IEA: Non-Reactive
Herpes Simplex Virus Interpretation: No Herpes Simplex Virus IgG antibodies detected.
Note: HSV Type specific serology not available through the Ontario Health Laboratories.
I realize the combined tests do not differentiate between type 1 or 2. just show a general result. Is it safe to assume this test did not pick up antibodies for both? How good are the combined tests??????
It was supposed to be a Typing test for 1 and 2 separately, but the lab screwed up and sent it to public health who only do combined tests.
I would just like to know if after the 15 week negative and then this combined negative test to trust my results?
This is my last post on this topic Grace, if you could just give me some insight.
I had, just out of my sheer anxiety a 6 month test done for HSV. It was a combined IGG.
It reads:
HSV Simplex Virus IgG IEA: Non-Reactive
Herpes Simplex Virus Interpretation: No Herpes Simplex Virus IgG antibodies detected.
Note: HSV Type specific serology not available through the Ontario Health Laboratories.
I realize the combined tests do not differentiate between type 1 or 2. just show a general result. Is it safe to assume this test did not pick up antibodies for both? How good are the combined tests??????
It was supposed to be a Typing test for 1 and 2 separately, but the lab screwed up and sent it to public health who only do combined tests.
I would just like to know if after the 15 week negative and then this combined negative test to trust my results?
This is my last post on this topic Grace, if you could just give me some insight.
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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.
