Carlosv15

So I got my westernblot back and it came back positive for hsv1 and negative for hsv2. After having two equivocals for hsv2 in 4 months I finally can get my mind off this and be more wise on my decision making. I just want to shed some light and give hope to someone who is dealing with equivocals or false positives to do the WB.

Thank you I ordered my kit just waiting for it to arrive then heading to PA to get the blood drawn and spin.

https://westoverheights.com/forum/question/2-equivocal-results/ This is a perfect example!

Yeah that’s true but also there is people like me and others who has HSV1 test equivocal for HSV2 at 19 weeks and are really prolly negative as well or get false positives. WB is the best way to go, which is what I’m doing just waiting for the kit to arrive. Usually most people test positive between 8-12 weeks and usually the number jumps.

How long after you had sex did you get tested ?

Do I pay over the phone ? So they will deliver it to my New York address ? Yes please send me the place that does it because I want to get it done as soon as possible I need to move on from this and get the closure I need. So I’m guessing you by the ice pack and the bio hazard label you could get at the shipping place ? Just one blood sample ? I appreciate the encouragement but I want to make sure.

Did you do yours in nyc ? I’m trying to get it done as soon as possible so I can ease my mind. Can you text me if you don’t mind so you can help me a little better if you don’t mind.

I live in nyc would they still be able to mail the kit ? Or if not can I have them mail to the kit to Connecticut? How much do they charge ? Also did you test positive for hsv2 on your IGG test ? Or only for hsv1 ? Do you have the link so I can call them ? I can get my blood drawn from my doctor correct ?

I mean I also had Hsv1 since I was a kid idk if that helps.

Yes the person just recently told me they had Hsv2. I also had no symptoms at all and used protection. I should be positive already if I did have it ? I would like to get the WB also just to make sure can you help me with the process with that. I think I am also going to get tested one more time to see where the numbers go. Is there any reason why the count would go up from 8 weeks to 19 weeks but still be equivocal ?

Hey can you help me with the process for the westernblot it’s a little difficult for me because I am in Nyc.

So you think I should test again at 6 months and that should give me either a positive or negative ? What if another equivocal but lower number ?

Hey thanks for responding. I have no symptoms at all. How did you get the westernblot I am from nyc so it’s a little difficult for me.

I had a sexual encounter on Aug 28th with protection. I got tested on Oct 26 which is 8 weeks after encounter the results came back HSV1 IGG 17.80 positive which I had since I was a kid and HSV2 IGG 0.98 equivocal. I tested again 19 weeks after encounter which was January 11th and my results was HSV1 IGG 15.00 and HSV2 IGG 1.04 equivocal. So i got two equivocal can someone please explains why is that ? I saw it takes 3months to develops antibodies. I waited 4 months and received an equivocal. Can my hsv1 cross react with hsv2 ?