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    • May 23, 2022 at 6:45 pm #77472
      Rcurious
      Participant

      Recently was tested thru labcorp for HSV 1 & HSV2. The results were and never had any outbreaks or symptoms.

      HSV1 IGg = 56.9
      HSV2 = 2.65 and supplemental came back positive.

      Do you believe these are false positives?

    • May 28, 2022 at 9:42 am #77539
      Terri Warren
      Keymaster

      Well, your HSV 1 is absolutely correct, but I have definitely seen false positives on the labcorp IgG and supplemental test at that level. If I were you, I would definitely obtain a western blot, per the CDC recommendation, at that level of positivity.

      Terri

    • May 28, 2022 at 5:15 pm #77554
      Rcurious
      Participant

      Thank you for your input! What’s the best way to get the Western blot?

    • June 5, 2022 at 12:07 pm #77609
      Terri Warren
      Keymaster

      You can either work with your own provider and the University of Washington or I can help with an evisit on this app. You should call UW and get the kit, 206-685-6066 so you’ve got a head start in getting going.

      Terri

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