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Index value igg

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katie10733
katie10733

My index value was 1.68 for my igg blood test. What exactly does that mean?

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  • FelizCastus
    FelizCastus katie10733

    Posted

    That is a low positive. I would retest at 3+ months following the last encounter you're concerned about. Which type was it for, and did you test for both types? Do you have existing Type 1 (cold sores), even if from childhood?
    • katie10733
      katie10733 FelizCastus

      Posted

      Tested for both types yes and had one cold sore in high school due to stress
    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus katie10733

      Posted

      So your 1.68 is for Type 2? Could be a low false positive caused by existing Type 1 in that case. I would retest at 3-4 months. If no real change, then I would not be too concerned, especially if you have never had any genital symptoms. If it is noticeably higher, then you are likely positive and your body is still currently producing antibodies, hence the low score now. When was your last possible exposure?
    • katie10733
      katie10733 FelizCastus

      Posted

      I had a positive swab beginning of January and my doctor wanted to get blood work after that
    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus katie10733

      Posted

      Oh, in that case, it's the second scenario. You are still developing antibodies to the infection. If you retest later, you will probably score higher. Was the swab positive for Type 2?
  • Alexinator
    Alexinator katie10733

    Posted

    I got a 1.38 and they told me I tested positive. Not trying to freak you out or anything. Then again it was those clinics that don't really care about the people, just the money. So I never really got seen by a doctor lol
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