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Test Results Question and Follow Up

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  • This topic has 1 reply, 2 voices, and was last updated 7 years ago by Terri Warren.
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    • June 12, 2015 at 9:59 pm #7305
      TestQuestion2015
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      Hi Terri –

      Today I received equivocal results on my HSV-1 tests. I scored .95, .90 was negative. All other STDs were negative including HSV-2 at .09. My only partner since early February has been tested and is negative. What is the likelihood this is a false positive and how should I proceed to confirm? Also, what precautions should I take to make sure she does not get it in the meantime if I am really positive?

      Thanks for your time.

    • June 13, 2015 at 3:35 pm #7312
      Terri Warren
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      It isn’t a positive at all. It is equivocal, which is different.
      I think if you are worried about this value that is approaching positive but is still technically negative, a western blot would help you. If you’ve had sex with no one who tests positive since February, then you are fine to get the western blot now. It gives a simple positive or negative, no index value.

      for greatest protection for her, use a condom between now and the time you get the test results.
      Our clinic can arrange the test for you if that would be helpful., to be drawn at a lab near where you live and sent to UW. Or you can contact UW directly to have a kit shipped to you for your provider to draw, spin and ship back to them.

      Terri

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