[Question #8242] Equivocal results from shingles?
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47 months ago
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I have a new partner and she requested I get tested before we start being sexual and after my results came back I was equivocal (.98) for Hsv 2. I’ve been retested twice since the initial test and both have come Back equivocal (1.00, 1.01) with the scale being .91-1.09 for equivocal. I’ve given weeks of time before each test to ensure I’m getting proper results but I’ve NEVER had any type of symptoms or outbreak , lesions, anything.
I did have a shingles outbreak a few years ago around my ear and was wondering if I keep getting this reading if shingles is making the test seem higher/lower as they’re not the same but from the same family?
Is there a better test that’s available? These tests where completed by stdcheck.com via labcorp.
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Terri Warren, RN, Nurse Practitioner
46 months ago
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There is a better test available, the herpes westernblot. It is done only at the University of Washington but your own provider can order or I can order it for you at westoverheights.com. I sincerely doubt that you have HSV 2 with no symptoms and two equivocal tests, but it is remotely possible.
I don't think the shingles has anything to do with your positive test. We like to do the western blot when it has been 12 weeks since any concerning sexual encounter.
Terri Warren
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46 months ago
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I went ahead and ordered the westernblot a few days ago, hoping that clears it up
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Terri Warren, RN, Nurse Practitioner
46 months ago
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OK, remember that you can order the kit but you cannot order this particular test by yourself - you will have to have a provider order it for you.
Terri
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