Test Results came back today?

[ronv]

I went for my blood test on Monday 8/31, exactly 12 weeks after possible infection.
Here are my results from the Quest:
Test Name                              In Range      Out of Range   Reference Range
HSV 1 IGG Herpeselect AB       0.51                                  0.00-0.89 Index
HSV 2 IGG Herpeselect AB       0.08                                  0.00-0.89 Index

According to my results I'm Negative. Should I retest? And if so when?

[Borat1]

If it's no big deal for your insuranc... Have a western blot done at 6-12 months.


Like Grace says, you should be fine and it's a very small probabilty that you haven't tested positive via IgG by now if you will later.

Just make sure your 6-12 month test is a good one, as false positives are still possible if you retest.  WB is the best way to go for the results you want.

Cheers,

Borat

[ronv]

I want to thank everyone who answered my questions. If I do decide to retest should I go with the Herpeselect IGG again, or the Westernblot? And at what time frame?

[gracefromHHP]

there's no real reason for any further testing.  

congrats on being negative and at this point work on putting this behind you.

grace

[flow1987]

Sorry, I meant to say I would probably test in another 8 to 12 weeks (NOT MONTHS) just for a peace of mind.

[flow1987]

According to one of MedHelp's post in the expert forum, the testing window can be 3 months, or up to 16 weeks. A 12 week negative result looks promising, however. Still, I would probably test in another 8 to 12 months just for a peace of mind. You can never be too safe!

http://www.medhelp.org/posts/STDs/Herpes-2-window/show/24916