Need help with results from 2 different HSV2 IgG tests

[gl1812]

Hello,

I recently got the results from my HSV IgG test:
HSV-1 = 0.5
HSV-2 = 2.4

Since this was a low positive for HSV-2, I had them retest me:
HSV-1 = 0.4
HSV-2 = 1.48

These results are only 1 week apart.  My doctor says I'm positive for HSV-2, but, since this is a life-altering diagnosis, I want to be certain.  So, my questions are:
- Since both HSV-2 results were positive (albeit low), should I consider myself as confirmed positive for HSV-2?
- Possible that these are 2 false low positives?
- Should I get the Western Blot test for a final confirmation one way or the other?

Thanks in advance!

[insightappreciated]

After reading and researching about this extensively, it seems to me as though even the IgG test can be misleading... I have seen cases where first tests are negative and then positive, and vice-versa. Honestly, I don't even know what to believe anymore. I would be interested to hear you WB results.

[Scared4this]

Hope u do get a WB test.... Please post result if u do.  

This is a life long condition and you want to be certain.  

Good luck and will be praying for u!  God bless,S

[Fleetwood20]

At 16 weeks or more past last possible exposure then the Westernblot will be as definitive as you can get. This test is exactly what you need.

[gl1812]

Thanks for the reply.  My last possible exposure was May 2014... and to the best of my knowledge, I've never had any outbreaks.

[Scared4this]

You should get a WB as a confirmatory test since both of ur hsv2 # were under 3 .  When is the last possible exposure?  
If you have any suspicious lesion or sores ... Get it check by a doctor within 48 hours but if you never had any outbreak .... There is very good chance this is false positive!  I recently got my WB and I tested positive at 2.43 with herpesselect from quest and just yesterday got my WB result of NEG!!!!
God bless and let me know if u have any questions , S