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HSV tested negative

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lina9898
lina9898

I tested negative for HSV 1 and 2 Igg 3 month after exposure and then 7 month after exposure. Can I trust these results? Because I've read many times that herpes blood tests are not very accurate. I'm very concerned and I don't know what to think.

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  • Joe2398
    Joe2398 lina9898

    Posted

    Did you have some sort of outbreak that led you to believe you have herpes? A blood test taken 7 months after exposure should be pretty damn accurate.

  • lina9898
    lina9898

    Posted

    I had some kind of rash. I had white itchy spots on my vagina but they didn't hurt. I'm not sure if it looked like herpes but it reminded me of it

  • Joe2398
    Joe2398 lina9898

    Edited

    I think you're safe. Count your blessings and protect yourself lol.

  • lina9898
    lina9898

    Edited

    Thank you for your answer.

  • lina9898
    lina9898

    Posted

    Is there anyone who has made experiences with the accuracy of IgG blood tests?

  • lina9898
    lina9898

    Edited

    anyone?

    • cat17356
      cat17356 lina9898

      Edited

      IgG tests are extremely accurate, as long as you wait the recommended 12-16 weeks after exposure. Past that, you're 99% safe that the test will be accurate.

    • lina9898
      lina9898 cat17356

      Posted

      Thanks for your answer!

      I've heard that some people don't even develop antibodies. Is that true?

      I'm so scared of a false negative blood test.

    • mayra90986
      mayra90986 lina9898

      Posted

      no your fine. at 12 weeks it accurate and you surpassed all that. Amen.

  • lina9898
    lina9898

    Posted

    I hope so. I've also read many times that IgG tests miss 30% of the hsv 1 infections. Hopefully that's not true..

    • karla41873
      karla41873 lina9898

      Posted

      hi, we are in the same position i am also worried about blood test accuracy

  • lina9898
    lina9898

    Posted

    How long after exposure did you test?

    The blood test was not type specific does that make a difference?

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