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HSV2 Blood Test

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Kate1552
Kate1552

I have read some information on the internet regarding the blood testing used to diagnose HSV 2. Is there a type of "waiting period" where one may not have a positive reuslt for 3-4 months, or can the blood test detect a new HSV infection? Just trying to pinpoint how I got in this preidcament. Either from my boyfriend from almost a year ago, or from my new boyfriend of twoish months. I was diagnosed by the blood test two days ago, but have had a curious little bump almost every month since my ex. I'm curious now because I feel like it's never been quite this bad. I've also just started to experience flu-like symptoms. I don't know if this is a new infection or If I've had it a while and truly do have the flu. On another note, stress levels are through the roof. Waiting on an HIV and all other STD's test to come back. I could believe I had HSV so now I'm extremely paranoid about what else I could have and not know. How do you guys deal with the stress of it all?

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  • FelizCastus
    FelizCastus Kate1552

    Posted

    Which blood test did you have done, IgG or IgM, and what was your index value? The best way to deal with the stress and worry is to test for everything. Lol, that's what I did, too. Paranoid about what else I might have acquired. Fortunately, everything came back negative thus far except the herpes.
    • Kate1552
      Kate1552 FelizCastus

      Posted

      I haven't the slightest clue. The only thing I saw on my lab sheet was 'PFM'. I'm beyond anxious for my test results. Lord knows I haven't taken this diagnoses well at all. I can only imagine how devastated I would be if I can back positive for HIV.
    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus Kate1552

      Posted

      You need to find out more details to better understand your results, I'm afraid. Can you ask for a copy of the lab report?
    • Kate1552
      Kate1552 FelizCastus

      Posted

      I'm sure I can. I'll be sure to ask some questions regarding my HSV test when my doctor calls me about my new test results. This may be a dumb question, but would a low index value mean that my HSV is less severe?
    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus Kate1552

      Posted

      No. Could mean a very recent infection or be a false positive if you also carry HSV-1, unless you were also confirmed positive by swab. The index value has no bearing on severity.
    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus Kate1552

      Posted

      Have you already been diagnosed and this is a follow-up test? If so, how were you diagnosed initially?
    • starkey
      starkey FelizCastus

      Posted

      The same here.only one which we cant never get rid of.
  • alexs55
    alexs55 Kate1552

    Posted

    I got tested as soon as i got the bumps so i tested a false negative, which my doctor told would take 3-4 months to get the actual result
    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus alexs55

      Posted

      And that's one way to tell if you have a new infection. Test immediately during an outbreak, then after the window period. If negative, then later positive, it was newly acquired at the time of the outbreak.
    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus

      Posted

      Testing soon after a first outbreak can also work (e.g., within a couple of weeks). A negative IgG and positive swab is another way to determine new infection.
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