[Question #10545] Test for HSV2
22 months ago
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I went for the test 27 days after exposure. The results say .10 value where .90 or over is positive. IgG value is .10 - negative. Can I be certain that his is correct and I do not need further testing.
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Terri Warren, RN, Nurse Practitioner
21 months ago
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No. 27 days after an exposure is too short. If you test negative on the IgG test at 6 weeks out from the exposure, there is a 70% chance you will stay that way. And there is a good chance of a false positive. This test is not recommended any longer for screening due to the high rate of false positive results.
Terry
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