Hello Doctor,
I had blood work done recently, and one of the tests was for herpes simplex 2 IgG. My result came back with a value of 7.20, while the reference range is <0.91. Can you explain what this means?
Hello,
Thank you for reaching out to Dr. Galen. Please find the below response to your query.
1. A positive result for the herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2) IgG antibody test indicates that you have been infected with HSV-2 at some point in your life. The reference range of <0.91 means that any value below 0.91 is considered negative, while a value of 0.91 or higher is considered positive. Your result of 7.20 is well above the positive cutoff, which confirms that you have developed antibodies to HSV-2.
2. It’s important to note that this result doesn’t necessarily mean you are currently experiencing symptoms or an outbreak. Antibodies can persist even when the virus is dormant, so you might not have any active symptoms. The test cannot determine when you were infected or whether you're having a recurrent episode.
3. If you have concerns about your results or symptoms, I recommend discussing them with your healthcare provider, who can offer further guidance and possible next steps based on your individual health situation.
Thanks
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