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  • This topic has 6 replies, 2 voices, and was last updated 10 months, 1 week ago by Terri Warren.
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    • January 14, 2023 at 7:23 am #80085
      Michelle007
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      I was recently tested for HSV2 with an index of 4.89 so I took the confirmation immunoblot test and it came back normal but also said I have the antibodies. So does this mean I still have hsv 2 even tho the immunoblot was normal?

    • January 14, 2023 at 7:36 am #80086
      Michelle007
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      Just to clarify, I’ve never had any outbreaks nor symptoms and I just got tested to be safe.

    • January 14, 2023 at 7:49 am #80087
      Michelle007
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      Let me rephrase that, I’ve had hsv1 since childhood but nothing else. The immunoblot test was normal but showed both hsv 1 and 2 positive antibodies. I’m confused on whether I actually have hsv 2 or not.

    • January 15, 2023 at 7:31 am #80094
      Michelle007
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      Is it safe to assume that I do NOT have heroes if the immunoblot test was negative but still shows antibodies?

    • January 16, 2023 at 6:41 am #80098
      Michelle007
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      Hi Terry, sorry to be a pest but wanted to make sure you saw my post. Thx

    • January 17, 2023 at 9:08 am #80103
      Michelle007
      Spectator

      Hi Terry, I am struggling to get my OB Dr to sign off on the WB paperwork and you are booked for a consultation weeks out. I’m concerned about my hsv 2 being a false positive since I’ve never had any symptoms and been with the same person for several years. I’ve read that a high positive hsv 1 test and cross with the hsv 2. My 1st test showed hsv 1 was 27 and hsv 2 was 4.89. Would I benefit from the WB test? My immunoblot (2nd test) test was negative but still showed positive for antibody as of both H1 and H2 but have read that other test can be unreliable as well. I would greatly appreciate any info you may provide.

    • January 19, 2023 at 6:50 pm #80157
      Terri Warren
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      You would definitely benefit from the western blot. You should not rely upon the immunoblot as the CDC strongly recommends against doing that test to confirm or deny an IgG result. This was completely inappropriate. You need the western blot. I am out of the country until mid February and am opening a few more appointments for the 19th, tomorrow. Nothing after that until later in February.

      Terri

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