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s14431
s14431

Hi, can you help me to understand what is the result of my Igg blood test for Herpes type 2?

Result: 4,50 RU/ml

Negative<16 RU/ml

At the border:16-22 RU/ml

Positive>22 RU/ml

Thank you!

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  • FelizCastus
    FelizCastus s14431

    Posted

    I'm assuming the comma is like a decimal (as per its usage in European prices), so you are presumably negative for HSV2. Did you verify this with your doctor or lab? Looks like the EuroImmun test, not HerpeSelect, incidentally.

    • s14431
      s14431 FelizCastus

      Posted

      Hi, i asked the lab and they told me they are not allowed to declare any positive/negative results. The doctor at emergency didn't help me very much either. I am going to see a doctor today. I received my complete lab results by the way. It looks like I have HSV1 and not sure if I have HSV2 as well...

      Herpes simpleks Type 1 IgG Antibody 1,3

      Negative; < 0,8

      At the border,8-1,1

      Pozitive; > 1,1 

      Herpes simpleks Type 2 IgG Antibody 4,5 RU/mL

      Negative; < 16 RU/mL

      At the border 16-22 RU/mL

      Pozitive; > 22 RU/mL $

    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus s14431

      Posted

      So, I was correct about the commas. You are negative for HSV2, but near borderline positive for HSV1. Were you ever swab tested positive for genital herpes? Your HSV1 index value is very low.
    • s14431
      s14431 FelizCastus

      Posted

      No, I've seen a few doctors and they only examined the symptoms, but never did the swab test.

    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus s14431

      Posted

      I only asked, because your HSV1 score is really low. I'm not even sure if you have that! I would have expected your score to be higher, as didn't this happen a few months ago now? Pity they never confirmed by swab.

    • s14431
      s14431 FelizCastus

      Posted

      I am very confused. Yesterday, I saw 2 doctors and one of them was the professor of  Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology. He confirmed that my result is negative. I also double check my lab results. Ialso got the confirmation from them. I am very confused because I am having slight burning and tingling (sometimes) on my but area and I thought it was from herpes. Maybe it is related to something else, I really don't know...

    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus s14431

      Posted

      I think it could well be something else, not herpes. Should you ever have something like an outbreak, insist on a swab.
    • s14431
      s14431 FelizCastus

      Posted

      I will definately insist on a swab. Thanks a lot for your replies, I really appreciate.
  • jane80952
    jane80952 s14431

    Posted

    The test was negative for type 2, but positive for type 1. Not familiar with the test you used, is it like the ELISA where positive but below a certain # (so-called low positives) are recommended for confirmatory testing by a more accurate test?
    • s14431
      s14431 jane80952

      Posted

      Hi, i think the test is called Euroimmun test, which is considered the most reliable herpes test. However, I will have it tested again. I want to make sure about the result.
    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus s14431

      Posted

      Certainly looks like EuroImmun judging by the reference range and units used, hence my first comment. I have done that test myself and it is indeed supposed to be good, without the potential cross-reaction issues of HerpeSelect. German test kit, not US.
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