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So I just received results from a blood and urine test I took a few days ago.

My HSV1 came back 0.29

(<=0.9= negative) 

My HSV2 came back 0.14

(<=0.9 = negative)

What do these mean? I'm having my first outbreak of genital herpes but they didn't detect any antibodies, and it's definitely not an acute infection.

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It's probably too soon for the antibodies to trigger the blood test, if indeed you have it. There are others on the board who are experts on test results, and I'm sure they will chime in.

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A blood test and swab should be taken, if your doctor didn't take a swab, get one immediately and request PCR testing on the swab.

You are currently looking at minimum values for the tests at the present time. Each test has a different minimum that is usually from 0 to 0.4. Hence no antibodies have been detected at all in your blood.

What sexual episodes have you had in the past week? What symptoms do you presently have?

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3 hours ago, WilsoInAus said:

A blood test and swab should be taken, if your doctor didn't take a swab, get one immediately and request PCR testing on the swab.

You are currently looking at minimum values for the tests at the present time. Each test has a different minimum that is usually from 0 to 0.4. Hence no antibodies have been detected at all in your blood.

What sexual episodes have you had in the past week? What symptoms do you presently have?

I was exposed on Christmas and my first outbreak started the day or two after with one or two blisters on my genital region. Thought they were shaving irritation until they grew in numbers and started popping and releasing fluid. I have discharge, swollen nodes and nerve pain. The pain was excruciating so I went to my doctor. She took one look and said it was definitely herpes and prescribed me acyclovir. I'm currently just treating the pain and trying to dry them out so I can move on with my life.

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5 hours ago, elnino said:

It's probably too soon for the antibodies to trigger the blood test, if indeed you have it. There are others on the board who are experts on test results, and I'm sure they will chime in.

That's what I'm thinking, cause this is my first ever outbreak and I've only been dealing with this for a week.

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