Reply To: False Positive, Western Blot needed?

[Lighteyez25]

Hey Terri,

I’ve honestly been freaking myself out. I took another blood test 4 days later and my results came back HSV1 1.12 HSV2 1.8. I’ve been doing research and it appears that you shouldn’t start showing antibodies until at least 3 weeks from intercourse. Is it possible that the number went up because my body is currently creating antibodies to fight HSV2?

I have not had any unprotected encounters in the past 2 years besides this one. I truly believe in my heart that I do not have HSV2 but these tests are really hard to ignore. Any guidance would be extremely appreciated.