Should I get Western Blot? Help Understanding Results

[smith28]

A month ago I tested for HSV1&2 and others at the request of my partner so we could have unprotected sex. I came back positive for both and was very surprised and distraught b/c I have never had symptoms. My last sexual partner prior to this was in October.

1st Test
HSV 1 > 58
HSV 1 2.42

IGM Negative for HSV1 & HSv2

2nd Test (went somewhere else to get tested because I thought retesting was how you confirmed)

HSV1 > 58
HSV2 2.10
No supplements

3rd Test (asked for my results to be emailed and saw that confirmation testhad to be a inhibition assay not just going to get tested again.

HSV1 > 58
HSV2 2.20

Inhibition Assay

The HSV-2 gig screening assay was repeated on a different platform as part of the inhibition testt and the result was negative.This the inhibition result could not be determined. Most samples exhibiting this type of discrepancy have initial HSV-2 IGg index values of 1.10-3.00. If early HSV02 infection is suspected submission of another sample collected 2-3 weeks after is recommended.

A positive inhibition interrpretion indicts true hsv-2 specific reactivity, whereas a negative suggests that the positive screening index is falsely positive.

Does this mean I am negative? Should I get a western blot? I doubt timing is the issue and my current partner does not have it. Please advise.

[Terri Warren]

I believe that you are very likely negative for HSV 2. WE see false positive inhibition assays, but when the IA is negative, that’s a very good sign. We could do the blot, for sure, if you need more reassurance. Let me know

Terri

[smith28]

okay thank you, can you also change my username from my email? I submitted two forms about this and haven’t heard anything back. Thanks again

[Terri Warren]

I changed your username as you can see.

Terri

• This reply was modified 1 month ago by Terri Warren.

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