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Understanding my HSV 1 & 2 results. Please help.

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emilymann38
emilymann38

Hi. I was just recently tested for HSV 1 & 2  by IgG, after 9 months of  possible exposure.  My results came back “<0.200”  for  both HSV 1 & 2 [Negative].  In range would be “<0.9” .  For more understanding and clarity...

My question(s) would be:

1. Is IgG testing accurate? 

2. Did I wait a long enough period to get accurate results?

3. Is it normal to have the same index value for HSV 1 & 2?  As mine both read “<0.200” 

4. Does my index value mean a low negative, as I’ve been researching and I’ve never seen “<0.200” as a result. 

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  • emilymann38
    emilymann38

    Posted

    Also, to add on to my questions... 

    Should I do a following up/back up/alternative testing?

     I’m not very sexually active, as I’ve mentioned before, my last sexual encounter was 9 months ago. Any sexual activity before then were few, sparse but, nevertheless,  unprotected.   

  • emilymann38
    emilymann38

    Posted

    Here’s to hoping someone will respond to my questions. 
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