Recent Postive Herpes Test

[lacacacac]

I recently received a positive HSV2 IgG Interp of 3.40. I've never had any symptoms (to my knowledge) of herpes, so this was a shock. From the reading I've done, it seems like this is a low positive. Any chance it could be a false positive, or is it high enough to confirm I've been infected? What are my next steps?

[auntiejessi]

It is a low positive, and especially without any symptoms. When was your last possible exposure (penis in vagina or penis in anus, or really heavy grinding)?

If it's been at least 12 weeks, you can get a Western Blot test done now, and Terri Warren is a clinician who offers it. You'll have to self pay, unfortunately, and it's expensive - by the time it's over, you'll pay several hundred dollars.  

https://westoverheights.com/getting-a-herpes-western-blot/

Why did you test in the first place? Was it routine? Did you have a known exposure?

Hang in there. I've seen people with higher scores have false positives. I'm not saying you do or don't have it, just to not get ahead of yourself.

[lacacacac]

Thank you for your response and the information. My last contact was in September when I was in a monogamous relationship at the time.

I didn't ask to test specifically for it- my OBGYN asked if I wanted to run a STD panel at my well-woman exam and I said yes, despite not having any symptoms. I didn't really think much of it at the time, but just figured it was routine and I've always liked to be proactive and careful about my health.

[auntiejessi]

Well, given that it was routine testing, and not because you had concerns about risk, symptoms or a partner, I'd get it confirmed if you can.

Since it's been since Sept., you are well past the 12 week point when you'd develop antibodies, so you can safely get the Western Blot.

Keep me posted on what you decide to do. :)