Waiting on results…

[CarefullyCurious]

Hello And thank you for this service

I am anxiously awaiting the results of my first iGG hsv 1 and 2 results

This has been an obsessive fear of mine that I have been avoiding for some time
I have never had ANY symptoms, typical or atypical. With my level of anxiety, I believe I would be acutely aware of any slight change.

That being said, my goal is: if the results are negative <.9 to accept them and LET THIS GO.

I have a very high number of partners in my lifetime but only 3 in the past three months, All with a condom. These three exposures of (unknown HSV status) would be the only 3 not covered by the test I took yesterday.

So here is my question

Is there any difference between a high and low negative?
For example, if I get a .6,.7.8 negative result…can I accept that as negative and not retest considering the nature of my most recent 3 exposures ?

Basically. I am trying to prevent myself from analyzing a negative result (anxiety sucks!)

So is a negative a negative ? Regardless of the index? Or is there a certain negative at which I should retest.

Again. No symptoms and only 3 sexual encounters of unknown hsv status in the past 90 days before test. No symptoms

If I get a negative, even a high negative, can I let this go?

Thank you

[CarefullyCurious]

Oh and to clarify the other 3 exposures

First was 10 weeks prior to test with a confirm
Second was 9 weeks prior to test with a condom
Third was 4 weeks prior to test with a condom

So even if I get a “high negative” I should be able to accept that as it’s unlikely these encounters would mean I’m in the process of seroconversion?

Sorry I just don’t understand high vs low negatives and want to be able to accept my (hopefully) negative result

[Terri Warren]

With the time that has passed for the most recent encounter 4 weeks ago, a high negative should trigger additional testing at 12 weeks.

Terri

[CarefullyCurious]

Hello

My results were <.2

In this case
And my last three exposures were with condoms as detailed in the timeline above

Would you say it’s safe to move on without further testing?
Thank you

[CarefullyCurious]

Correction: With condoms and partners of unknown HSV status

[Terri Warren]

This is a very low positive and should provide you with reassurance. The testing is not perfect and missed some infections but for now this seems like a very good result for you.

This is your final post on the subscription. If you have more questions, feel free to renew

Terri

• This reply was modified 5 years, 3 months ago by Terri Warren.

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