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Two indeterminate Western Blot for HSV2
As a quick summary of the timeline, although I had never shown symptoms to my knowledge, after I tested positive (1.1) for IgG ELISA in mid-September, I notified those I had close skin-to-skin physical (not even just sexual) contact with after ending a monogamous relationship, and those five or so individuals all had informed me they came back negative by IgG ELISA.
I had seen a few other infectious disease doctors in my area, each of whom requested their own IgG ELISA tests (all in the 1.0-1.2 range) over the course of September through December). Simultaneously, I had gotten a Western Blot test done from a sample in late October, which received an indeterminate result, and then took a confirmatory sample in early January, which again came back indeterminate. When originally discussing results with U of WA Lab contacts, they originally said that two indeterminate results is usually indicative of a false positive in ELISA. When contacting on the most recent indeterminate result, the same contact had recommended a third confirmatory test May or later, despite previous conversations on timing, though all signs so far he had said seem to point to a HSV2 negative story. With the cost of the test so high, I'm hesitant about going back for another test if further indeterminate results will continue to require further confirmatory tests.
Has anyone shared a similar kind of fact pattern or might be able to offer some guidance or insight? Unfortunately the weight of the positive tests have been heavy on my shoulders for the past half year, and even if the results end up positive in the end, I'd rather be out of this limbo. Happy to hear thoughts!
I had seen a few other infectious disease doctors in my area, each of whom requested their own IgG ELISA tests (all in the 1.0-1.2 range) over the course of September through December). Simultaneously, I had gotten a Western Blot test done from a sample in late October, which received an indeterminate result, and then took a confirmatory sample in early January, which again came back indeterminate. When originally discussing results with U of WA Lab contacts, they originally said that two indeterminate results is usually indicative of a false positive in ELISA. When contacting on the most recent indeterminate result, the same contact had recommended a third confirmatory test May or later, despite previous conversations on timing, though all signs so far he had said seem to point to a HSV2 negative story. With the cost of the test so high, I'm hesitant about going back for another test if further indeterminate results will continue to require further confirmatory tests.
Has anyone shared a similar kind of fact pattern or might be able to offer some guidance or insight? Unfortunately the weight of the positive tests have been heavy on my shoulders for the past half year, and even if the results end up positive in the end, I'd rather be out of this limbo. Happy to hear thoughts!
Definitely appreciate the thoughts and concerns here. I'd tested negative previously, through the bloodworks of routine annual physicals, and this was meant to be another clean run, but the first time I'd performed as a single individual, and was certainly in for a surprise despite only a few sexual encounters since the breakup.
I'm certainly trying my darnedest to get down to a definitive answer! It just may mean a few more months of waiting, which is unfortunate, but a small drop in the grand scheme of things.
I'm certainly trying my darnedest to get down to a definitive answer! It just may mean a few more months of waiting, which is unfortunate, but a small drop in the grand scheme of things.
I'd have to agree with Life360 based on the fact that you haven't ever had a "negative" test. I'd practice safe sex all around and make partners aware of your tests.
But... if I were you with no symptoms and a series of tests that linger in the gray area between positive and negative, I'm not sure what I would do for confirmation. But, I'd try like hell to get an answer.
My next step would be to reach out to Terri Warren (pay the $20) to get her feedback. She should be able to tell you something. And Life's suggestion about the BioKit makes sense too. Don't ask me how to order it though.
Sorry I couldn't really help clear anything up.
But... if I were you with no symptoms and a series of tests that linger in the gray area between positive and negative, I'm not sure what I would do for confirmation. But, I'd try like hell to get an answer.
My next step would be to reach out to Terri Warren (pay the $20) to get her feedback. She should be able to tell you something. And Life's suggestion about the BioKit makes sense too. Don't ask me how to order it though.
Sorry I couldn't really help clear anything up.
Hi, if you had 4 tests that range from 1 or 1.1 and anything 1 and above is positive then you would be positive at this point in time.. If your looking for another test take the biokit its simple finger prick and is hsv2 specific.
Sorry if you've covered this, but, forget the tests for a second: What are your symptoms?
Rash? Redness? Broken skin? Painful urnation? Painful ejaculation? Blisters? Severe itch?
Rash? Redness? Broken skin? Painful urnation? Painful ejaculation? Blisters? Severe itch?
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