Question 1

what is the average window period for the herpes igg antibody test? what would the likelihood be of being positive when someone tests negative for both 1 types 17 weeks after possible exposure?

Accepted Answer

No chance: With negative results at 17 weeks, you can be sure you weren&#x27;t infected. Even if you happen to be among the rare persons who don&#x27;t develop positive blood test results, if negative at 17 weeks, it won&#x27;t turn positive later. If you have had no symptoms typical for a new HSV infection, that fact plus the negative test makes it virtually 100% certain you were not infected. So no worries. Best wishes.

Question 2

what is the maximum window period to detect antibodies for herpes in blood tests?

Accepted Answer

Many, many years: Once infected, the virus hides out indefinitely. This constant presence makes the immune system continually produce the igg type of antibody to the virus. During the initial stages of the infection, your body makes the igm type of antibody, but this eventually is superceded by igg within a few weeks. Thus: 1st few days=igm+ igg-. After couple weeks=igm+igg+. After several weeks to years=igm-igg+.

Question 3

how accurate are the herpes tests?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the test: So we have a couple of tests.One is a polymerase chain reaction test (PCR) for herpes that we get when we scrap the lesion.Another test is a blood test that detects the body's antibody response to an infection by the Herpes Virus.Regarding the PCR test it is very accurate but it depends on getting a good DNA sample from the scraping.The blood test depends on the antibody response time. DNA better.

Question 4

are false positive herpes test likely?

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No: A positive antibody means you're infected with herpes.  That doesn't mean you're developing outrbreaks, but it does mean that you at least have latent herpes somewhere in your body.  A positive culture or pcr for herpes means you have an active lesion.

Question 5

can you have a false positive herpes test?

Accepted Answer

Yes!: False positive test results are test results which say a person has a disease or condition when they don't actually have it. False positive results can be seen with many diagnostic tests, including STD tests. . False positive HSV-2 results can occur. Since this concerns you I suggest you go to a medical clinic and have a new herpes test done. I wish you well with your health!

Question 6

can they pick up dormant herpes 2 on a test?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Blood tests can diagnose herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV1), the usual cause of oral herpes, and HSV2, the main cause of genital herpes. Have an IgG antibody test only. IgM testing often done but is unreliable, often misleading, not recommended by herpes experts. But beware: even IgG testing can be misleading. Get tested only if recommended by a doctor experienced in herpes and testing for it.

Question 7

is it possible to have a false positive herpes test?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Always remember never say always or never.  Certainly labs can accidentally mishandle a specimen.  A culture, if positive, is good evidence of hsv infection, however antibody testing is more difficult to interpret in some situations.

Question 8

which herpes test is more accurate, culture or blood?

Accepted Answer

Culture: Finds the virus itself rather than antibodies. The test is more specific, but some folks may harbor the virus without it being culturable.

Question 9

if herpes is dormant in your body will you test negative?

Accepted Answer

Depends: That depends on the test.  A blood test  will remain positive but a veal culture will be positive only with active infection.

Question 10

is it possible to have a false positive on a herpes ab test?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A positive antibody test does not mean you have herpes.  A positive test can mean you were exposed to herpes, but not necessarily infected.

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