Very Vera
06-26-2009, 09:18 PM
I am asymptomatic, but tested positive for HSV 2 and I remember reading that some tests are more accurate than others. I read that Western Blot is the most accurate test, but that it's expensive and some doctors won't run it. What are my options?
My results:
HSV 2 IgG, Type Spec 3.24H
Any help you can give would be appreciated.
My results:
HSV 2 IgG, Type Spec 3.24H
Any help you can give would be appreciated.
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angeleyesinnj81
06-26-2009, 09:39 PM
I am asymptomatic, but tested positive for HSV 2 and I remember reading that some tests are more accurate than others. I read that Western Blot is the most accurate test, but that it's expensive and some doctors won't run it. What are my options?
My results:
HSV 2 IgG, Type Spec 3.24H
Any help you can give would be appreciated.
That is true the western blot it.. and the next in line is the IgG which you seem to have had.:)
My results:
HSV 2 IgG, Type Spec 3.24H
Any help you can give would be appreciated.
That is true the western blot it.. and the next in line is the IgG which you seem to have had.:)
Truthseek
06-26-2009, 10:45 PM
According to the test range, anything over 1.0 is positive but most doctors will retest for results >1.00 and less than 3.5. You fall in that range. Your doctor may want to consider the Western Blot. The blood is drawn at a local lab (Quest is one- request test #34534) and sent to the University of Washington where the actual test is performed.
You can contact the U. of Washington Community Services and they can send to your doctor/you/lab a specimen shipping kit and instructions.
You can contact the U. of Washington Community Services and they can send to your doctor/you/lab a specimen shipping kit and instructions.
Very Vera
06-27-2009, 03:26 AM
(Quest is one- request test #34534)
My insurance covers Lab Corp. Do you know the test number?
Thank you!
My insurance covers Lab Corp. Do you know the test number?
Thank you!
Truthseek
06-27-2009, 08:30 AM
Sorry I do not know their test number. Your doctor should be able to order the test at just about any lab that handles blood though.