What Does The Following Blood Test Results Indicate?

Posted on Wed, 19 Aug 2015

Question: Hello. I recently was tested for STD's for the first time in my life. I have tested neg for all major STD's but pos for HSV1 and HSV2. My MD didn't really explain wht the values meant, only that I was positive for them. Can this be a false pos, as I have never had any symptoms for either one ever before. What exactly do the results mean?

HSV1 : 29.80
HSV2 : 2.79

I appreciate any help or input you may have, thank you.

Answered by Dr. Baranidharan Kuselan (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information

Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Thanks for posting in HCM.

HSV 1 and 2 stand for Herpes simplex virus 1 and 2.
The test was probably for HSV 1 and 2 antibody.

I would like to know whether the test was for IgM or IgG antibody. If possible please upload the reports.

Regards,
Dr.Barani

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Baranidharan Kuselan (34 minutes later)

Both tests were for IgG.

Answered by Dr. Baranidharan Kuselan (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Past infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
IgG antibodies indicate past infection.
Since there is no active infection, the doctor didnt prescribe anything.

You can contract HSV infection without having any symptoms

Let me know if you have any more questions.
Regards,
Dr.Barani

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Baranidharan Kuselan (2 hours later)

Thank you, this is my last question. Regarding my totals, what do the numbers represent/mean?

Answered by Dr. Baranidharan Kuselan (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Positive for IgG antibodies

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The numbers indicate you are positive for IgG antibodies which in turn means you had past infection.

Regards,
Dr.Barani

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