HSV2 Equivocal after Low Positive

[justveryconcerned]

Hey Terri,

This is my second post unfortunately, I just wanted your input again on my results. I am a 28M.
My timeline is:
6/28: Possible exposure, protected sex, no symptoms or prodrome.
7/24: HSV2 IgG low positive 1.21 (Labcorp)
7/26: HSV2 IgG inhibition reflex (Quest) was negative
9/5: HSV2 IgG equivocal 0.93 (Quest)

1. I read one of your statements before that this can be sometimes an expected variation that is non-significant. Should it be reassuring that the IgG did not not increase?

2. I read online recently about someone who had a similar testing experience with an equivocal result but then had an outbreak a few weeks after their last test which was swabbed and positive. Should IgG levels be rising over time if it were a true infection?

3. I will be testing again soon for another inhibition reflex from Quest. I believe I am one or two weeks too early for the WB. Would you still recommend the WB for my situation or should I not be too concerned?

Thank you again for your help Terri

[Terri Warren]

1. I read one of your statements before that this can be sometimes an expected variation that is non-significant. Should it be reassuring that the IgG did not not increase?
Yes, you should

2. I read online recently about someone who had a similar testing experience with an equivocal result but then had an outbreak a few weeks after their last test which was swabbed and positive. Should IgG levels be rising over time if it were a true infection?
Someone can definitely have an equivocal result and be infected, especially if they test too soon after acquiring a new infection. You went from low positive to equivocal, which is the right direction to go.

3. I will be testing again soon for another inhibition reflex from Quest. I believe I am one or two weeks too early for the WB. Would you still recommend the WB for my situation or should I not be too concerned?
I don’t think you should be too concerned, no.

Terri

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