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Equivocal Status
I previously posted a question here: http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Herpes/Herpes-Risk-and-Testing-Window/show/2127082#post_10111834
Thank you for your response. My ex got tested on 4/25/14. His results were Equivocal for HSV-1 (1.0, with a <.9 Negative cutoff), and Positive IgM (.95 with a .9 Negative cutoff). He tested through Dynacorp. All my tests at 9, 11, 13, and 19 weeks were Negative, through LabCorp with the Captia test.
His doctor told him that his results were negative and he didn't have to worry about having anything. However, the lab report clearly states he is Equivocal for HSV-1 and Positive I/II IgM. I understand the IgM is not generally considered a reliable test, but his equivocal status has me worried. His lab report stated the test was glycoprotein. Is this the same as immunosorbent (like the Captia)? Given his equivocal status, should I retest again? I had let this go.....until he came back with the results.
Thank you.
Thank you for your response. My ex got tested on 4/25/14. His results were Equivocal for HSV-1 (1.0, with a <.9 Negative cutoff), and Positive IgM (.95 with a .9 Negative cutoff). He tested through Dynacorp. All my tests at 9, 11, 13, and 19 weeks were Negative, through LabCorp with the Captia test.
His doctor told him that his results were negative and he didn't have to worry about having anything. However, the lab report clearly states he is Equivocal for HSV-1 and Positive I/II IgM. I understand the IgM is not generally considered a reliable test, but his equivocal status has me worried. His lab report stated the test was glycoprotein. Is this the same as immunosorbent (like the Captia)? Given his equivocal status, should I retest again? I had let this go.....until he came back with the results.
Thank you.
Thank you. I haven't been with him more recently. I was just looking for reassurance that 19 weeks is sufficient time to trust my negative results given his equivocal result. Thank you for your help.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
The test is the normal one, yes. These tests are not great for HSV 1 so hard to know what to make of the equivocal test. The point is that you are negative at 19 weeks so his status at this time isn't really relevant unless you've had sex with him more recently? Perhaps I am a little confused about the timing here. The waiting time applies to YOU if you are worried about contracting herpes from him.
Remember that 56% of the US population has HSV 1 so you are most certainly going to encounter others who are truly infected with HSV 1 in your life in the future.
Terri
Remember that 56% of the US population has HSV 1 so you are most certainly going to encounter others who are truly infected with HSV 1 in your life in the future.
Terri
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Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Millions of people are diagnosed with STDs in the U.S. each year.
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
