Yes, when the IgM (which is unreliable as stated above) is positive, a reflex to titer is performed. It measure the presence of antibodies. Again just please ignore the IgM "detected" I've taken the test numerous times, remaining negative in IgG but for some physical error with the test, it will often say detected and does not represent a new infection or reactivated infection for most people.
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/STDs/Confusiion-over-other-IgM-Herpes-posts/show/248394 ; this is a terrific former post by HHH that goes into detail why the IgM herpes test is a poor test in general and should never be used to diagnose herpes in adults.
Yes, it helps. Do you know the difference between the two tests? According to the test results for HSV IGM AM SCREEN it states Flag:A and Result: DETECTED but then it states Reference range: NOT DETECTED. It further states, HSV IGM AB TITER Flag: H and Result: >=1:160???
Yes, it helps. Do you know the difference between the two tests? According to the test results for HSV IGM AM SCREEN it states Flag:A and Result: DETECTED but then it states Reference range: NOT DETECTED. It further states, HSV IGM AB TITER Flag: H and Result: >=1:160???
Hi,
I've had this blood test at least 4 times and I can tell you from your numbers that you are negative for both HSV1 and HSV2. As long as those numbers are well within range they are interpreted as negative. Your physician should only go by the IgG numbers not the IgM which is often a false positive and not a sign of early infection, as is often interpreted theoretically as such. You have no reason to think you are positive given you have stated you have been in a committed relationship for 4.5 years.
Hope that helps!
Yes, petal130, I went for my annual routine check up. I have never had any symptoms of HSV 1 or 2. You have really given me some relief because I was just about to confront my boyfriend of 4.5 years..Thanks.
Your doctor clearly is not educated about herpes testing.
Your IgG results show you are negative for both HSV1 and HSV2. Anything below .90 is considered negative. I have no idea why she wants you to retest - you are negative based on those results. I'm assuming you went for routine testing, not because you had symptoms, correct?
The IgM is meaningless in diagnosing; disregard it.