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Question : Hello there, I would like to have some help on interpretation of my lab results test for Herpes. I look forward to hearing from you.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
It is recommended to retest after 2-4 weeks.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to "Ask a Doctor" service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

I have seen your lab result and you should know that you are positive for HSV 1 IgG, that means you are infected with HSV 1.

Your result is showing positive for HSV 2 IgG in the specific test as well. But till the moment this value has a little difference from equivocal value, it is needed to get another confirmation HSV 2 IgG test that in your case is negative.

This means that in the second confirmation test is not been able to detect HSV 2 antibody and is recommended to retest after 2-4 weeks.

Hope I have answered your query.
Feel free to ask me further.



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Hello There, I Would Like To Have Some Help On

Brief Answer: It is recommended to retest after 2-4 weeks. Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome to "Ask a Doctor" service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I have seen your lab result and you should know that you are positive for HSV 1 IgG, that means you are infected with HSV 1. Your result is showing positive for HSV 2 IgG in the specific test as well. But till the moment this value has a little difference from equivocal value, it is needed to get another confirmation HSV 2 IgG test that in your case is negative. This means that in the second confirmation test is not been able to detect HSV 2 antibody and is recommended to retest after 2-4 weeks. Hope I have answered your query. Feel free to ask me further.