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can i travel to the usa to have the western blot
if i can't get the western bot here in canada..is there a quest lab i can travel to-buffalo or detroit? or can i have a lab here in ontario take my blood and ship it to a quest lab perhaps... do you have any suggestions-all i want is to be tested with 2 tests western blot and elisa.
i would like to thank you for helping me out with your previous answer-your work is very much appreciated by all of us.
i would like to thank you for helping me out with your previous answer-your work is very much appreciated by all of us.
you can get a male partner's risk of contracting hsv2 from you down to 1%/year. Not exactly a reason to end a relationship if your partner is willing to take that risk.
at this point wait and if you get a return of symptoms, be seen promptly for a lesion culture and typing.
has your regular partner been tested to know his status?
grace
at this point wait and if you get a return of symptoms, be seen promptly for a lesion culture and typing.
has your regular partner been tested to know his status?
grace
i had written an answer,,but, i don't see it.
i would like to know how to proceed with trying the WB from up here in canada..do i contact university of washington?
symptoms-small single blister 4" below my navel.
i was a houseguest of a women who does have H2. i discovered that while i was there for 2 weeks, she had used my towel and toiletries including my razor. the blister occured while i was there.
i have been in a monogamous, loving relationship for 5 years. my partner has been tested since i've returned and he is negative. i need to have the western blot to make my decision of whether to leave the relationship or not-the consequences with shedding etc are too great a risk.
i would like to know how to proceed with trying the WB from up here in canada..do i contact university of washington?
symptoms-small single blister 4" below my navel.
i was a houseguest of a women who does have H2. i discovered that while i was there for 2 weeks, she had used my towel and toiletries including my razor. the blister occured while i was there.
i have been in a monogamous, loving relationship for 5 years. my partner has been tested since i've returned and he is negative. i need to have the western blot to make my decision of whether to leave the relationship or not-the consequences with shedding etc are too great a risk.
the immunoblot has the same false positive issues as the regular herpeselect has. up to you if you want to pursue additional testing or not with 2 positives. it's my understanding that no one is doing the WB for herpes in canada at this point. Not sure about biokit availability.
have you had any symptoms ever?
grace
have you had any symptoms ever?
grace
i took your suggestion and have repeated the immunoblot a 2nd time. the results are positive for antibodies hsv 1 and 2 .
they don't give any numerical data--is there one with immunoblot test?
if you feel that this 2nd immunoblot result is a reliable result//test-i will accept the verdict. would you say it is as good as the western blot or elisa?? i certainly understand being in denial, i have read about false positive results .. and in this scenario,,you hope.
they don't give any numerical data--is there one with immunoblot test?
if you feel that this 2nd immunoblot result is a reliable result//test-i will accept the verdict. would you say it is as good as the western blot or elisa?? i certainly understand being in denial, i have read about false positive results .. and in this scenario,,you hope.
honestly at this point my recommendation is to just wait and repeat the igg blood test you had done 2 or 3 months from the encounter. you tested far too early as you are already aware and you need to wait that long for a WB anyways. once you get your repeat igg hsv2 igg, post the results here and I can help you with where to go next. no need to go out o fyour way for other testing when we can start simple first.
grace
grace
I had the immunoblot approx 4 weeks after possible exposure to HSV 2 from a non - sexual environment.
I am HSV 1 positive and have cold sores for 20 years.
The immunoblot results say " Positive for antibody for HSV 1 " and... "This result has been amended. Positive for antibody to HSV-2"
I know I should have waited longer than 4 weeks before being tested but you know how it is. Which is why I want more tests and I believe the western blot and elisa specific are the gold standard-it will give me peace of mind one way or the other to have the two done..but, where can i go??
I am HSV 1 positive and have cold sores for 20 years.
The immunoblot results say " Positive for antibody for HSV 1 " and... "This result has been amended. Positive for antibody to HSV-2"
I know I should have waited longer than 4 weeks before being tested but you know how it is. Which is why I want more tests and I believe the western blot and elisa specific are the gold standard-it will give me peace of mind one way or the other to have the two done..but, where can i go??
have you been tested at all yet?
why 2 tests?
it's most helpful if you just keep adding to your original post instead of making a new post for each question - thanks!
why 2 tests?
it's most helpful if you just keep adding to your original post instead of making a new post for each question - thanks!
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