Hsv2

[Perolita]

Hi,

Last year my husband and I did std tests! Everything was negative for both exempt hsv1 5>, this year he is negative again and Im positive for  hsv1 and hsv2 igg herpeselect test, index value 1.58> I'm confuse because of this paragraph under the result.
Name of the test igg Elisa inhibition assay.

"The HSV-2 IgG screening assay was repeated at Focus Diagnostics, and the result was not positive (i.e., the index was <1.10); thus, the inhibition study result could not be determined. This assay is intended only for samples giving a positive index in the HerpeSelect HSV-2 type-specific IgG screening ELISA. A POSITIVE inhibition study interpretation indicates true HSV-2 specific reactivity, whereas a NEGATIVE inhibition study interpretation indicates that the positive screening index was falsely positive."  

My question is! I'm positive or negative for HSV2?

Than you,

[Perolita]

Ok! That's good news!! Thank You so much for you help!!

[HowardH]

You're negative. What this means is that because of your low positive HSV2 result of only 1.58, the blood specimen was sent to Focus (the test manufacturer). When they re-did the test, it was negative. You can rely on that result -- i.e. when the manufacturer of the test does it themselves, you can count on maximum accuracy.

If you or your husband is not at risk for STDs (i.e. if neither of you is having sex with other partners), then I would recommend against any more STD testing. And even if there is risk, I would recommend against future HSV blood tests unless there are symptoms that might be due to herpes.