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Hello, my hsv-1 igg result increased from 38.60 to 54.80 and now my hsv -2 igg went from negative to 1.21. tests were 10 months apart. no visible outbreaks were seen. should i be concerned regarding this? i have been stressed as well?

Q: hello, my hsv-1 igg result increased from 38.60 to 54.80 and now my hsv -2 igg went from negative to 1.21. tests were 10 months apart. no visible outbreaks were seen. should i be concerned regarding this? i have been stressed as well?

: Beware of false positive HSV-2 IgG especially at low index value (1.1-3.5). You need another confirmatory test, such as Biokit or Western Blot before you get concerned.

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Beware of false positive HSV-2 IgG especially at low index value (1.1-3.5). You need another confirmatory test, such as Biokit or Western Blot before you get concerned.

Answered 7/25/2023

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A member asked:

Hello, my hsv-1 igg result increased from 38.60 to 54.80 and now my hsv -2 igg went from negative to 1.21. tests were 10 months apart. no visible outbreaks were seen. should i be concerned regarding this? i have been stressed as well?

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