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IGG Test for HSV2 >1.10 but not given actual values?

This forum has been quite helpful, thank you.  I have a question.  I definitely have HSV1 (I get a cold sore on my mouth about once per year).  Recently I did an HSV2 IGG specific test in which the results came back >1.10 (positive) BUT it did not include the actual values.  I did this through a free clinic and asked them if they could find out what my actual number was.  They said that they cannot request that from the lab.  I currently don't have insurance but want to find out how to get the same test but have the results include the actual number.  Or, should I just find out how to get the Western Blot done to confirm it?  I've never had any symptoms typical of HSV2 and understand that I could be asymptomatic.  I have also read that if your value falls 3.5 or under that it could be a false positive, especially because of having HSV1.  Your recommendation?  Thanks so much for the support forum!
Alicia
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Thanks Fleetwood20.  I was able to do the leg work and got in touch with the lab directly.  (I should be an investigator.  The clinic said it wasn't possible).  In any case, the lab said that they do not record the actual values, only a negative/positive/inconclusive result.  So I will find a way to get the WB done.  My exposure would have been 8 months ago.
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If you have no real reason to suspect a genital HSV infection then I would feel the Westernblot is good step, the result will be conclusive provided you have observed a 16 week window.

Alternatively, you could try through a doctor who has some experience and knows whether the lab they send the blood testing through will provide the actual result from a Herpeselect test. There would be some chance that you could get a clear negative or positive, but also a low positive that would leave you in the same position as you are now.
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