Two recent positive tests of 1.24 and 1.25... worried

[AnonymousTbhS]

On June 18, I went in for a regular STD screening for everything with no symptoms of anything. The result came back for a positive of 1.24 IgG for HSV2 blood test. On July 3rd, I went in to a different clinic that sends their testing to Quest labs and my results were a positive 1.25 for HSV2. Does this mean I actually have it? I did a lot of research saying how anything under a 3.0 has a high chance of being a false positive. I've always used protection during intercourse so thats why it is hard for me to believe this is true. I had chicken pox in the past if that could be a reason why its high. I did research on the Western Blot and how thats the only true way to confirm if you have it, but why is my number a 1.24 instead of a low negative if i truly am a negative? please everyone give me your insight on this.

[auntiejessi]

It's actually anything under a 3.5 that needs to be confirmed. I'd wait until 16 weeks have passed from your most recent exposure date, and retest. If it's still in the low positive range, then consider getting a Western Blot.

We can't answer why you have that result. Some experts think the number needs to be raised. If that's the case, then a 1.24 wouldn't actually be a low positive, it would be a definite negative. Try not to worry about it (yeah, I know), and get the retest done.

[AnonymousTbhS]

Thank you for your answer! Another question, the second place I did it at , the doctor spoke to me and told me that since I’m positive for IgG antibodies, that the infection is at least already 3 months old since that’s how long it takes for those antibodies to develop, is this accurate? As for the western blot, I’m having difficulty trying to find an area to draw my blood for it, my doctor already said no... any help with that?

[Jgl7211]

I had to bed my doctor. I had to try a few different places. The only way you can continue with the western blot, is by doctors order. Try calling planned parenthood or a medlab/labcorp and ask if they know of anywhere that could sign off on it.

[Jgl7211]

Beg**

[AnonymousTbhS]

I already called planned parenthood and they denied doing it, saying they can’t. My doctor also denied doing it

[auntiejessi]

UGH I hate doctors. Really and truly.

I found this on Terri Warren's site - https://westoverheights.com/herpes/getting-a-western-blot/ I don't know if it will help you or not (I don't know where you live, but maybe it will since it sounds like you're in the US).

Let me know how it goes, okay? I don't know how much it costs, etc. I hope it isn't cost-prohibitive. I'd love to know more about that, if you don't mind sharing that.