LabCorp offering Western Blot HSV test

[eeyy1133]

Following this forum's suggestions after a low positive HSV-2 (3.02) and a (LabCorp ELISA) high positive HSV-1 (28.1) I tried to get a Western Blot test. My local Quest does not offer that option, but they referred me to LabCorp with the following test number: 138487

I proceeded to get a request from my GP and blood samples were taken. I am now waiting for results.

Experts: Could you please confirm that this is actually the Western Blot? It is not mentioned specifically in that manner, but rather as:
"Qualitative assay that uses an immunoblot format for the differentiation of HSV types 1 and 2 IgG antibodies."

Please confirm!!!

Thanks

[eeyy1133]

Terri has a list of specialists on her web site. There are from most states.

Does anyone now if they offer the WB?

I called a local provider listed on Westover's web site and they said they do offer the WB, but they would get back to me tomorrow with the cost.

[Bigtimeworried55]

LabCorp offers the Herpeselect "Immunoblot." It's not the WB unfortunately, but deemed more accurate than HerpeSelects Elisa with numerical value.

The results of this test will just be "positive" or "negative" and will not have a numerical number associated with the result like the Elisa test.

You can only get the WB through the U of Washington or requested through a physician like Terri Warren @ Westover Heights clinic.

[eeyy1133]

Wow! I specifically asked if it was and they said yes.

Is this test useful at all in my situation (3.02 in recent results)?

[Life360_Dave]

Its not the WB

[eeyy1133]

Initial LabCorp Results are indicated as: HSV 1 IgG, Type Spec