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    • July 27, 2015 at 11:22 am #8464
      Bucksreds94
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      3 months ago I tested positive for HSV 2 with a result of 2.95. I did not have any sexual contact for 3+ months prior to that test. Is there anyway this could be a false postive? I have not had any symptoms in 7 months since my last encounter. My HSV 1 was negative.

    • July 27, 2015 at 3:07 pm #8476
      Terri Warren
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      There is probably a 35% chance that this is a false positive. So yes, there is a chance. You need confirmation by western blot to clarify this index value.

      Terri

    • July 27, 2015 at 3:32 pm #8478
      Bucksreds94
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      Is it possible to have an outbreak and not realize it? Also after taking the western blot how long does it take to get results?

    • July 29, 2015 at 11:07 am #8522
      Terri Warren
      Keymaster

      Yes, it is possible to have an outbreak and not notice it, particularly if you have HSV 1 already.
      From blood draw to results with the western blot is about 2-3 weeks.

      Terri

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