HSV2 results

[lgirl6]

Last month I took a routine STD panel through everlywell and came up positive for HSV2 and I had to fight them for my Igg levels which were 1.5. Two weeks later I did another test and my igg levels were a 4.5 with a positive supplemental test through labcorp. I never had any symptoms and I’ve only had two partners in 10 years. I was also tested for HSV1 and it was positive with an IGG of 53. Any chances of a false positive here even with an HSV2 IGG of 4.5?

[lgirl6]

Also, should I re-test my levels? Or just wait until i do the western blot? I do not trust labcorp. They forgot to test for hsv2 and added it onto my STD panel five days after my blood was drawn for it.

[Terri Warren]

You need a western blot, no question. There is definitely a chance of a false positive on your HSV 2 index value. Have you checked with either of your two partners in the last 10 years to see their HSV status?

Terri

[lgirl6]

Unfortunately my long term partner of 9 years passed away. My recent partner refused testing but we did have unprotected intercourse within the last few months. So there is no possible way to know if there was Hsv contact between either. Is there any correlation of having a high HSV1 index crossing with HSV2? I was having a major HSV1 outbreak the second time i tested. I did schedule a consult with you august 16th as well as ordered my western blot kit.

[Terri Warren]

Yes, we do see some cross reactivity between HSV 1 and 2.
Good for you for getting the get ordered. So if this partner won’t test (and that tells me something important about them), knowing that you have a low positive, you are going to have to wait 12 weeks from last unprotected intercourse with them to do the blot. If you knew they were negative, you could test now.

Terri

[lgirl6]

Yes, I’m super confused by that as well. Especially since I told him I was positive. Doesn’t make sense not to test himself.
Just one more question, does this low positive come across as an initial infection? The last time I had intercourse before my current partner was over a year ago. If i contracted This over a year ago would my levels be higher?

[Terri Warren]

The thing is, if your current partner infected you recently, the western blot might not be positive yet. If you were infected a year ago, it may well be positive at a higher number, but I have seen longer-standing infections with lower index values.

To me, his response is cruel. And suspicious, one or the other or both.

Terri

• This reply was modified 7 months, 3 weeks ago by Terri Warren.

[lgirl6]

I totally agree with that. Cruel. What kind of chance do I have with a false positive with a high IGG (like mine of 4.5) showing up negative through the blot? Even with a positive supplemental?

[Terri Warren]

well, that’s hard to say. I’ve seen false positives at 4.5 and higher. The supplemental has many false positives. I still think the blot will give you the best answer.

Terri

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