Herpes Test Result

[BerkBears64]

Hi -

I just received test results from testing 12 weeks post exposure. I am planning on retesting in 4 weeks for conclusive results, but had a question regarding levels.

HSV1-.75
HSV2- .16

Under .9 is negative so I'm thanking god for that, but is the .75 number reason for alarm. Basically does the fact that it's a high negative mean anything? Given that I'm 12 weeks post exposure is that a good sign that the number won't increase? I've never had a cold sore but  given my exposure (oral/vaginal) I am not ruling out HSV1 infection in the genital region.

Help!

[BerkBears64]

Sorry didn't mean to be rude...I am just trying to understand what the test results really mean.

Thanks.

[Life360_Dave]

These are very technical questions and you can google all about the process as there is no time to explain it here. If you dont trust the test have another one and if you dont trust that one then have one more till your secure. We can only give you advise about the facts and the facts are your value is .75 which is way under 1 so your negative.

[BerkBears64]

Sorry to be that person who can't take a negative result, but what does value generated mean? That it's randomly generated? If so, then how would a randomly generated number grow?

[Life360_Dave]

no these are value generated number and if they are under 1 it is conclusive now if you had a .75 testing at 2 weeks it might mean a climb but not at 3 months so just put this behind you

david

[BerkBears64]

That's good to hear re: conclusive. Does the fact that it is a high negative mean anything?

[Life360_Dave]

Hi no the .75 if under 1 and taken at 3 months is conclusive you are negative so no need in retesting so save your money.