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Is Herpes Simplex Virus Test Normal?
sex:female age:28 weight:47kgs Four months ago had an operation for removal of polyps and dilation and cautery of cervix. A day ago had done a test for the following:(with the results)have no idea what it means.im very nervous please help me. HSV 1+2-IgGab to herpes simplex virus,serum by CLIA observed value REACTIVE(2.04)ASSOCIATED TEST:HSV 1 AND 2-westernblot(IgG & IgM)HSV1+2-IgMAb to herpes simplex virus,serum by EIA observed Value NEGATIVE (0.41)ASSOCIATED TEST:HSV 1 AND 2-westernblot(IgG & IgM)Rubella-IgG antibodies,serum by CMIA observed value POSITIVE (27.2)PLease help me with what these observed values mean.im scared .Do i have herpes..and if its gentital or Oral.and the same for rubella(sexually active, but no intercourse)
Fri, 17 Jul 2015
Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concern. Your HSV 1 and 2 IgG antibody test by CLIA is reactive that means IgG test for herpes virus is positive which indicates chronic infection. But your HSV 1 & 2 IgM antibody test by EIA or ELISA method is negative that means you does not have any recent infection. Serum test for CMIA that is a test for which I could not disclose to you according to rules. Please consult your doctor for further disclosure.
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