A member asked:

My igg hsv-1 came back to 1.06, is this considered equivocal or a positive? the range says equivocal is .91-1.09, but the office notified me saying my results are positive and need to seek treatment. should i retest and when? is this a positive?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

The typical normal range for HSV IgG is less than 0.9. Therefore anything over this can be considered positive. Valacyclovir (Valtrex) is available for treatment of positive HSV. Talk to your ordering Dr for follow up on this positive test and treatment.

Answered 12/10/2021

0 views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question