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Why isn't herpes (hsv 2 more so) included in the sti panel testing?
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It's complicated...: Routine HSV2 testing is controversial. The blood tests aren't perfect, with potential for false positive results. Most experts agree testing is best limited to people at particularly high risk, e.g. symptoms that suggest genital herpes or regular partner with known HSV2. HSV blood tests are especially hard to find in Canada, where STD and public health authorities have strong bias against testing.
Answered 12/19/2015
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I always did gonorrhea and chlamydia testing, and they always are negative. But I never get tested for herpes. I recently did a std panel for stds including herpes. Results show HSV-IgG 1& 2; 56 H and 5.53 H. Does that mean I had it in the past? HELP?
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I had STD testing last week, haven't had any sexual contact in 2 years. my test results are. HSV1 ab <.090 and HSV 2 AB <0.90. Am I clear?
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