Testing Question

[Michelle007]

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?

[Michelle007]

Just to clarify, I’ve never had any outbreaks nor symptoms and I just got tested to be safe.

[Michelle007]

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.

[Michelle007]

Is it safe to assume that I do NOT have heroes if the immunoblot test was negative but still shows antibodies?

[Michelle007]

Hi Terry, sorry to be a pest but wanted to make sure you saw my post. Thx

[Michelle007]

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.

[Terri Warren]

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

• This reply was modified 2 weeks, 5 days ago by Terri Warren.

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