test results

[heartbrokenandconfused]

please explain results---- HSV IGM AB screen   detected reference range not detected test name- herpes simplex virus IGM with reflex to titer herpes simplex antibody screen   --detected out of range
herpes simplex virus IGM antibody , titer  80H reference range <10
This test does not distinguish between HSV 1 and HSV 2
PR (DX) w/ refl titer and confirmatory testing- non reactive

What does this mean in ordinary language?

[feelingundone]

Was this for hsv1 or hsv2. Give me some background as well please.

[buddyrmm]

IGG HERPESELECT AB 2.83 H   INDEX                  INTERPRETATION      -----                  ------------- LESS THAN 0.90              NEGATIVE FOR ANTIBODIES                             TO HSV-1 IGG  0.90 - 1.10                EQUIVOCAL GREATER THAN 1.10           POSITIVE This assay utilizes recombinant type-specific antigens to differentiate HSV-1 from HSV-2 infections. A positive result cannot distinguish between recent and past infection. If recent HSV infection is suspected but the results are negative or equivocal, the assay should be repeated in 4-6 weeks. The performance characteristics of the assay have not been established for pediatric populations, immunocompromised patients or neonatal screening.

What does this mean?

[gracefromHHP]

The igm test is a bad test for herpes.

Was the pcr test a blood test or a lesion culture of active genital symptoms?

grace

[Wondering600]

I need some help  understanding this , I had a  two test ran and one was HSV 2 BY PCR  that came back positive and the than ran  a HSV IGM AB TITER ran and it came back not detected what does this mean?

[gracefromHHP]

you had a herpes igm test which was a complete waste of time.  It's positive but that means nothing. It's not an accurate test and should never be drawn .  http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/248394  is a good post for more reading.

grace