What is the possibility of a false-positive HSV-2 in a patient with antiphospholipid syndrome?
I was diagnosed 10 years ago with antiphospholipid antibody syndrome. I apparently have an anti-S antibody in my blood. Because of this, I have had false-positive syphillis tests in the past. I have also had chickenpox 8 years ago and mononucleosis 14 years ago. I know that the HSV 1/2 test checks IgG and IgM, but I do not completely understand it. I know that the syphillis test also checks IgG and IgM, and since my syphillis test was false-positive, I am wondering what the likelihood is that I could be false-positive with my HSV-2. I was told that my HSV-1 was a lot higher than my HSV-2, but that it showed I had been "recently exposed." I have been asking for further information, but they are apparently still researching it. In the meantime, I am mentally exhausted from not knowing. Can you give any information about possible false-positives with antiphospholipid syndrome? I should also mention that I have not had any symptoms of herpes besides an occasional cold sore, which I have not had for many years. Thanks.












