
Is An HSV-2 IgM Antibodies Blood Test Conclusive 10 Days Post Exposure?

Question: is 0.86 on an igm hsv2 blood test at 10 weeks post possible exposure reliable or is this too close to 9? should I retake this test?
Brief Answer:
I don't think you need repeat test.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
IgM test is advised to screen for recent exposure to the herpes simplex virus. IgM antibodies usually appear shortly after infection.IgM antibodies typically begin to appear at 5-10 days after infection and it lasts up to few months.
Antibody level 0.89 or less is considered as negative and it is not significant.
Since your value is 0.86,it is negative.
However,findings also need clinical correlation.
I don't think you need repeat test.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
I don't think you need repeat test.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
IgM test is advised to screen for recent exposure to the herpes simplex virus. IgM antibodies usually appear shortly after infection.IgM antibodies typically begin to appear at 5-10 days after infection and it lasts up to few months.
Antibody level 0.89 or less is considered as negative and it is not significant.
Since your value is 0.86,it is negative.
However,findings also need clinical correlation.
I don't think you need repeat test.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


I want to also say that I've never had an outbreak. just worried. someone used spit as lubrication to my vulva, ten weeks later exactly I had an hsv2 blood test.
Is that a highly likely way of transmission?
Thank you for all your help.
Is that a highly likely way of transmission?
Thank you for all your help.
Brief Answer:
Most likely,you are safe.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
You don't worry at all.Findings are negative.
You can't get HSV by mentioned way.
It is good that you don't have lesions/symptoms.
Most likely you are safe.
Get well soon.
Further queries are most welcome.
Please rate my answer if you are satisfied.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Most likely,you are safe.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
You don't worry at all.Findings are negative.
You can't get HSV by mentioned way.
It is good that you don't have lesions/symptoms.
Most likely you are safe.
Get well soon.
Further queries are most welcome.
Please rate my answer if you are satisfied.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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