Really confused

[Mayaswell]

I was tested last February and I never looked at my paperwork. I just trusted the doctor. Today however after reading information on other sites I looked and now I’m really confused.

It says HSV1/2 IGG AB at 1.12

Then HSV1/2 IGM AN at 1.11

Then second page say
HSV1 glycol g Igg negative
Hsv2 glycol g Igg negative

The Dr told me I had both
1 and 2 . I had one small sore that my dermatologist said was an ingrown hair.

I am not sure how to proceed. If I am going to retest I may as well put the money toward the western blot. However when I looked at the testing centers for AnyLabTestNow there are no centers. I am in central my. Are there other labs I could go to? I would like to use you as my clinician. Unfortunately you don’t have any appts next week. Should I go ahead and order the test or wait till we speak?
Also how much is the test I may have missed it. What is your charge to be the clinician

Thank you so much for all your help

[Terri Warren]

The IgG glycoprotein test is the only one you want to pay attention to. You are negative for both HSV 1 and 2. The test does miss 30% of HSV 1 but only 8% of HSV 2. If you want to do the blot, you will have to figure out a place to have this done. I don’t know where central my is? I do have appointments the following week. The total cost for the test and consult is $314 plus there would be a charge for the blood draw and shipping.
Terri

[Mayaswell]

I am confused my Dr told me I was positive for both 1 and 2????
I scheduled a consultation with you on Tuesday but are you saying these just say I’m negative?

[Terri Warren]

I am saying that the type specific test says you are negative – the old test, the crude antigen test that was done for you, is often wrong and I haven’t seen it used in a long time – surprised to see it now. your positive was just barely positive also.
YES, I’m saying at this time, you are negative. The IgG test is also not perfect – it misses 30% of HSV 1 and 8% of HSV 2

Terri

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