Reply To: Need guidance with Low Positive HSV2 Result

[SkyFly1]

which I assumed was probably HSV-2. Since then, I haven’t had any sexual partners or any type of outbreaks. I am uncircumcised, so occasionally spots my appear through friction and masterbation.

After years of research, I realized I need a confirmatory test and that false positives are likely. It seems herpes isn’t so straightforward regarding testing and outbreaks. So, I got my test results. Sees below from my medical record.

HSV 2 Glycoprotein G Ab, IgG: 1.78 index val
HSV Type I/II Combined Ab, IgM: 0.56 index val

1. Based of this information, what are you thoughts?

2. Also, what is likelihood that this is a false positive and recommended next steps?

For further context on the type of test they used, based on my billing records.

SO HERPES SIMPLX, NON-SPEC
CPT CODE 86694

SO HERPES SIMPLX, TYPE 2 AB
CPT CODE 86696