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Update. I tested the IgG again, this time with Labcorp on 10/19/22.

Quick Recap:

All My Test Results (8/8/22):

HSV 1/2 IGG,TYPE SPECIFIC AB HERPESELECT QUEST ONLY:

HSV 1 IGG, TYPE SPECIFIC AB <0.90 (index)
HSV 2 IGG, TYPE SPECIFIC AB 1.19 (index)

HSV 1/2 AB (IGM), IFA w/Reflex to Titer (Quest OG):

HSV 1 IGM SCREEN: Negative
HSV 2 IGM SCREEN: Negative

Test Results (10/19/22):

HSV 1 and 2-Spec Ab, IgG w/Rfx

HSV 1 IgG, Type Spec <0.91

HSV 2 IgG, Type Spec 1.07

HSV-2 IgG Supplemental Test Negative

Relevant Sexual History –

5/28/22 : Protected Sex, Unprotected Oral Sex
7/31/22: Protected Sex, Received and gave unprotected Oral Sex Unprotected Oral Sex
8/5/22: Protected Sex, Received and gave unprotected Oral Sex

Note: 7/31/22 and 8/5/22 were the same partner. I am male, and all my partners have been female. I’ve only ever participated in vaginal sex.

Further Notes:
I’m first generation, both of my parents immigrated from India. I’ve had unprotected sex twice in my life. Once in 2018 and once again about 12 months ago (different partners).

Would you still suggest I proceed with the western blot or do you think it would be safe to just move on? Again, I don’t think I’ve had any symptoms other than just lots of worrying and freaking out over slight itching, tingling, etc.

Thank you again for all your help.