Aa
I'd like opinions on my recent HSV 2 igG test result.
I'm entering a new relationship and we decided to both get tested for STD's. I chose to a 10 test panel and had blood drawn this past Friday March 14 at a LabCorp clinic. I received the results yesterday. The HSV results are as follows:
HSV 1 IgG, Type Spec <0.91 0.00-0.90 index 01
Negative 1.09
Note: Negative indicates no antibodies detected to
HSV-1. Equivocal may suggest early infection. If
clinically appropriate, retest at later date. Positive
indicates antibodies detected to HSV-1.
HSV 2 IgG, Type Spec 1.31 HIGH 0.00-0.90 index 01
Negative 1.09
Note: Negative indicates no antibodies detected to
HSV-2. Equivocal may suggest early infection. If
clinically appropriate, retest at later date. Positive
indicates antibodies detected to HSV-2.
My obvious concern is the "High" result of the HSV-2 test. After spending much of yesterday becoming a "Google expert" I feel a bit better and have made an appointment for a consultation with the Westover Heights Clinic. Which is next week, until then I guess I'm looking for additional feedback on my result.
Sexual history: My most recent encounter was unprotected with a woman I've known for several months on December 1, 2017 it was a one time encounter. The previous encounter was also unprotected with another woman whom I was acquainted with in early October 2017 it was a one time encounter. Previous encounters were in 2015. I don't consider myself to have an at risk lifestyle and have never experienced any symptoms of HSV. On a side note I had a severe case of chicken pox in my early teens.
I would appreciate any insight on the subject.
Best regards
HSV 1 IgG, Type Spec <0.91 0.00-0.90 index 01
Negative 1.09
Note: Negative indicates no antibodies detected to
HSV-1. Equivocal may suggest early infection. If
clinically appropriate, retest at later date. Positive
indicates antibodies detected to HSV-1.
HSV 2 IgG, Type Spec 1.31 HIGH 0.00-0.90 index 01
Negative 1.09
Note: Negative indicates no antibodies detected to
HSV-2. Equivocal may suggest early infection. If
clinically appropriate, retest at later date. Positive
indicates antibodies detected to HSV-2.
My obvious concern is the "High" result of the HSV-2 test. After spending much of yesterday becoming a "Google expert" I feel a bit better and have made an appointment for a consultation with the Westover Heights Clinic. Which is next week, until then I guess I'm looking for additional feedback on my result.
Sexual history: My most recent encounter was unprotected with a woman I've known for several months on December 1, 2017 it was a one time encounter. The previous encounter was also unprotected with another woman whom I was acquainted with in early October 2017 it was a one time encounter. Previous encounters were in 2015. I don't consider myself to have an at risk lifestyle and have never experienced any symptoms of HSV. On a side note I had a severe case of chicken pox in my early teens.
I would appreciate any insight on the subject.
Best regards
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.
