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Help me decipher my herpes test results

I picked this up from he lab this morning. (and retyped it). It looks like the first test they did came back positive, but has cases where it will be positive because of other things (says it cross reacts). Maybe it's a cheap but broad test they do first to see if they need to do the more expensive more accurate test? The more specific tests both seem clean. Should I get retested to confirm, or do I need to even worry about it at all? The possible exposure was about 3 months ago.

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Test Name                             In Range          Out of Range           Reference Range



HERPES SIMPLEX IGM W/RFX TITER

   HSV IGM AP SCREEN                                    DETECTED               NOT DETECTED

   HSV IGM AB TITER                                     20 H                   <10 titer

             This test does not distinguish between HSV 1 and HSV 2. A positive HSC

             IgM may indicate primary or reactivated infection. IgM antibody can

             persist 12+ months after primary infection. Cross reactions occur with

             varicella zoster, CMV and EBV. Herpes Simplex Virus 1 and 2 IgG type

             specific antibody (HerpeSelect), helps confirm and differentiate prior

             infection with HSV 1 or HSV 2.



HSV 1 IgG, HerpeSelect(TM)

   HSV 1 IgG                          0.12                                     index

                                 

                                 INDEX        INTERPRETATION

                                 ----------   --------------

                                < 0.90        NEGATIVE

                                0.90 - 1.10   EQUIVOCAL

                                > 1.10        POSITIVE

                                

                                THIS ASSAY IS TYPE SPECIFIC AND WILL DIFFERENTIATE

                                BETWEEN HSV-1 AND HSV-@ INFECTIONS. A SINGLE POSITIVE

                                RESULT ONLY INDICATES PREVIOUS IMMUNOLOGIC EXPOSURE

                                AND THE LEVEL OF ANTIBODY RESPONSE MAY NOT BE USED

                                TO DETERMINE ACTIVE INFECTION OR DISEASE STAGE. THE

                                TEST SHOULD BE REPEATED IN 4-6 WEEKS WHEN NEGATIVE OR

                                EQUIVOCAL RESULTS ARE OBTAINED IN SUSPECTED EARLY

                                HERPES SIMPLEX DISEASE.

                                

                                THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS ASSAY HAS NOT BEEN ESTABLISHED

                                FOR PEDIATRIC POPULATIONS, FOR NEONATAL SCREENING, OR

                                FOR THE TESTING OF IMMUNOCOMPROMIZED PATIENTS.



HSV 2 IgG, HerpeSelect(TM)

   HSV 2 IgG                          0.15                                     index

                                 

                                 INDEX        INTERPRETATION

                                 ----------   --------------

                                < 0.90        NEGATIVE

                                0.90 - 1.10   EQUIVOCAL

                                > 1.10        POSITIVE

                                

                                THIS ASSAY IS TYPE SPECIFIC AND WILL DIFFERENTIATE

                                BETWEEN HSV-1 AND HSV-2 INFECTIONS. A SINGLE POSITIVE

                                RESULT ONLY INDICATES PREVIOUS IMMUNOLOGIC EXPOSURE

                                AND THE LEVEL OF ANTIBODY RESPONSE MAY NOT BE USED

                                TO DETERMINE ACTIVE INFECTION OR DISEASE STAGE. THE

                                TEST SHOULD BE REPEATED IN 4-6 WEEKS WHEN NEGATIVE OR

                                EQUIVOCAL RESULTS ARE OBTAINED IN SUSPECTED EARLY

                                HERPES SIMPLEX DISEASE.

                                

                                THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS ASSAY HAS NOT BEEN ESTABLISHED

                                FOR PEDIATRIC POPULATIONS, FOR NEONATAL SCREENING, OR

                                FOR THE TESTING OF IMMUNOCOMPROMIZED PATIENTS.

why don't you just call the lab and ask them specifically?

Both scores are below 0.90, so you're negative for both tests.

Or you could ask who you got it from...

I don't have a phone number for the lab, and I do have an appointment with my GP next week (they would not talk to me over the phone). I don't want to spend several days worrying.

The person I had exposure from tested positive for both HSV-1 and HSV-2 on a type-specific test.

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Originally Posted by Daniel_ (Post 2720392)

Both scores are below 0.90, so you're negative for both tests.

done.

Initial screening tests should be designed to err on the side of "false positives", so at the moment, everything should be fine for you. I have no idea what the gestation period is for herpes, anyone know? Probably your doctor would.

*cues up that Team America: World Police intro song*

Sorry, I can't help it.

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Originally Posted by Anonymous Member (Post 2720402)

I don't have a phone number for the lab, and I do have an appointment with my GP next week (they would not talk to me over the phone). I don't want to spend several days worrying.

Yes, because advice from people on the Internet is always accurate, so that should take all worry away.

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Originally Posted by highthief (Post 2720512)

Yes, because advice from people on the Internet is always accurate, so that should take all worry away.

What are you talking about? We're experts on the human body... especially anatomy.

So you got herp from a one night stand? Sweet. I think getting herpes might be the least of your problems in life.

Good news,

You got two A's a B and a C!

Oh holy shit, that's funny.

...

Ya know, whenever I go to get tested (~6 months) at the Free Clinic: Yes, We Still Allow White People, they don't bother with the herp test while they're poking my balls and sucking my blood. They just look at HIV as far as the incurables go. They say the herp test is too expensive for what it is... "flaky and inconclusive" because it only states that you've been exposed but may not "have" it. The lack of faith in tests is kinda scary.

This brings to mind that wonderful quote from Super Troopers:

"...And that was the second time I got crabs."

---------- Post added at 04:28 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:27 PM ----------

And no, doesn't look like you tested positive in either test. But I'm not a doctor, or a cryptologist, so ehhh

I don't understand how that is unreadable at all. It gives the criteria and your number right on there. :)

You should just probably cut your penis off so you don't spread it.

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Originally Posted by wraithhibn (Post 2720664)

You should just probably cut your penis off so you don't spread it.

Negative on all counts.

Fuck away.

BTW, just so you know, condoms offer minimal protection against herpes since they cover maybe half of the pee pee.

Cheers

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since they cover maybe half of the pee pee

I think you're doing it wrong.

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Originally Posted by inBOIL (Post 2721491)

I think you're doing it wrong.

or his penis is 2 foot long...

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Originally Posted by james t kirk (Post 2721398)

BTW, just so you know, condoms offer minimal protection against herpes since they cover maybe half of the pee pee.

YouTube - How to Use a Condom