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False positive after years of potential exposure

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  • This topic has 3 replies, 2 voices, and was last updated 7 years, 5 months ago by Terri Warren.
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    • August 14, 2015 at 3:26 pm #8830
      ConfusedGuy
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      So my results were negative for hsv 1 and 1.6 on hsv 2. I took the test again about 10 days later, hsv 1 was still negative and hsv 2 was 1.1. I’m not sure which test I took specifically. What I’m wondering is, If the last time I was potentially exposed(unprotected oral performed on me) was 3 years ago, wouldn’t I have scored much higher than a 1.1 and 1.6 if I actually do have hsv 2?
      Also someone in my household currently has shingles. Is it possible that we rubbed elbows and that’s what tripped the test up?

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    • August 16, 2015 at 7:05 am #8842
      Terri Warren
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      A shingles exposure would have nothing to do with your HSV 2 antibody test being positive.
      And yes, one would expect that if you were infected with HSV 2, your index value would be higher by now. However, a few people simply have a true positive with a low index value. I had someone with a 1.16 index value confirm with western blot last week, so it does happen that these are true positives. That is why we (and the CDC) recommend confirmation with western blot for people who have an index value between 1.1 and 3.5 . These values are technically positive, but only 50% confirm as positive. The closer your value is to 1.1, the less likely it is to confirm with western blot.

      If you decide to get a western blot, our clinic can help you. You do need confirmatory testing for a clear answer here.

      Terri

    • August 21, 2015 at 1:36 pm #8916
      ConfusedGuy
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      I think I’m going to do the western blot. What’s Rene’s email?

    • August 24, 2015 at 8:07 am #8953
      Terri Warren
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      rene@westoverheights.com

      Terri

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