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hsv igm labs
Hello,
I went for a complete std testing in jan and everything came back normal. I never went before and I developed this phoboia over herpes. I have been with the same person for about 1.5 years now. HSV IGM Type I was <0.8 (negative) and HSV IGM type II was <0.8 (negative). HSV IGG was 0.12 (negative). My doc didn't think it was useful to test for type I IGG, bc that wasn't a typical std.
This mth (march 18th) I went to my primary doctor to test for HSV I IGG. The result was <.91 (negative). The lab automatically did the HSV I/11 IGM combination and it came back 1.91, I believe (positive). She then tested for HSV II IGG which also came back <.91 (negative) I was so worried and concerned I went to the hospital to get the breakdown of IGM to see which one I was exposed to, according to my doc. ( I have read all the forums about the igm is typically inaccurate).
I got the results yesterday and HSV I IGM was 1:20 and HSV II IGM was 1:20 ( no antibodies detected) what would you make of this?
A false positive IGM?
I thought for a second it could be possible that I was no longer in the "acute" phase andthats why the igm is normal? But is the pssible in about a 2 week time period?
Thank you
I went for a complete std testing in jan and everything came back normal. I never went before and I developed this phoboia over herpes. I have been with the same person for about 1.5 years now. HSV IGM Type I was <0.8 (negative) and HSV IGM type II was <0.8 (negative). HSV IGG was 0.12 (negative). My doc didn't think it was useful to test for type I IGG, bc that wasn't a typical std.
This mth (march 18th) I went to my primary doctor to test for HSV I IGG. The result was <.91 (negative). The lab automatically did the HSV I/11 IGM combination and it came back 1.91, I believe (positive). She then tested for HSV II IGG which also came back <.91 (negative) I was so worried and concerned I went to the hospital to get the breakdown of IGM to see which one I was exposed to, according to my doc. ( I have read all the forums about the igm is typically inaccurate).
I got the results yesterday and HSV I IGM was 1:20 and HSV II IGM was 1:20 ( no antibodies detected) what would you make of this?
A false positive IGM?
I thought for a second it could be possible that I was no longer in the "acute" phase andthats why the igm is normal? But is the pssible in about a 2 week time period?
Thank you
yes, you know he has hsv1 so you need to talk about if you want to take precautions against possible transmission to your genital area through oral sex or not.
are you basing ur comment bc i havcent had any symptoms or because of my results?? also, when you refer to possible changing anything about our sex life , do you mean bc he has hsv1 ( cold sore virus)?
I wouldn't bother with any further testing at this point. you've had no symptoms. You know who has what so you can make decisions together as to if you want to change anything about your sex life from here on out.
i know.... he doesnt.... and i tested negative in jan ( about a year after we were together) but i guess i had the phobia of cold sores ( hsv 1) and wanted to see if i was ever exposed which is whhy i went in march. But based on the timing and results, i wanted to see if it was more than likely a false positive, you thinkso? I just need to put this all in an educated perspective bc i have to get it out of my head.
so you dont think its worth going in 2 months to retest everythign again? Considering i already had my hsv 2 igg twice and hsv 1 (all negative),,, i just want to rule out everything bc this fear really has gotten to me
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