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Is HerpeSelect Type-selective Test After 14 Weeks Of Exposure Conclusive?
Question: I recently got a IGG herpeselect test from Quest after 14 weeks of exposure. Both HSV 1 and 2 came back <0.9 (Negative).
However, I am concerned that I still may have herpes in my blood but it is just too early to detect. Should I repeat the testing at 6 months. Is it possible to get an exact number (i.e 0.2) instead of just "less than 0.9"
Also, what does this index number mean, and is it possible to have an index number of 0?
However, I am concerned that I still may have herpes in my blood but it is just too early to detect. Should I repeat the testing at 6 months. Is it possible to get an exact number (i.e 0.2) instead of just "less than 0.9"
Also, what does this index number mean, and is it possible to have an index number of 0?
Brief Answer:
No need to worry for herpes infection.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
No need to worry for herpes infection if your report is negative after 14 weeks of exposure.
No need to get done repeat test after 6 months.
It will come negative only.
So no need to worry for herpes infection.
No, you can not get exact number if your test value is less than the limit.
If your test value is more than 0.9 then it will show exact value. But it will not show exact value if it is less than 0.9.
Index number means the number which is used for determine positive and negative result.
It is actually a demarcation number. This number also varies from machine to machine and from method to method.
But for particular test, particular machine and particular method, index number is same.
For example, if you have done this IgG test in some different laboratory with different machine then your value might change but it still considered as normal for that machine.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
No need to worry for herpes infection.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
No need to worry for herpes infection if your report is negative after 14 weeks of exposure.
No need to get done repeat test after 6 months.
It will come negative only.
So no need to worry for herpes infection.
No, you can not get exact number if your test value is less than the limit.
If your test value is more than 0.9 then it will show exact value. But it will not show exact value if it is less than 0.9.
Index number means the number which is used for determine positive and negative result.
It is actually a demarcation number. This number also varies from machine to machine and from method to method.
But for particular test, particular machine and particular method, index number is same.
For example, if you have done this IgG test in some different laboratory with different machine then your value might change but it still considered as normal for that machine.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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