false positive for herpes 2?

[D3323]

I went to labcorp to get fully tested for STDs. Everything came back negative except herpes 2. My results were HSV 1 <0.09 and HSV 2 1.23. The Lapcorp used the Simplex 2 Igg Herpes Select Test. I have read that this could be a false negative but more likely if the HSV 1 came up positive. I have made an appointment with my GYN. Am I silly to have hope that this may be a false negative?

[gracefromHHP]

there is no reason for any valtrex at this point.

wait another month and get a herpes WB blood test to confirm your status. odds are that indeed this is a false positive.

[D3323]

I also ordered a prescription of Valtrex through the original company that I went through to order the STDs testing. I have an appointment on August 11th with my gyn. Should I hold off on taking this medicine? I'm not showing any signs nor have I in the past, well at least I don't think so. I didn't know if this medication would skew the results should my gyn decide to have me retested.

[D3323]

Sorry, I just read my original email. The last question should of asked.... Am I silly to hope that this may be a false positive?  (in reference to the HSV 2 test result of 1.23)

[D3323]

I called labcorp and they didn't know because I ordered the tests online and she told me that all they do is draw the blood. So, I called the company that I went through and they told me what test was ordered to be used with my sample. It has been about 3 months since the last time I had sex.

[gracefromHHP]

actually labcorp uses the captia test even though they do still list the herpeselect on some of their websites. they stopped using herpeselect a few years ago when quest bought herpeselect.  

how long prior to this had you last had sex?

grace