could a full 12 ounce glass of wine (10%
alcohol) the night before the
test cause false negatives. That is, could the
alcohol reduce the antibody count? As I had not expected a blood test I didn't consciously decide not to have a drink and I just don't recall whether I did or not.
The results of the test were as follows:
The full name of the test given is: Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1/2 IgG & IgM AntiBODY w/ reflex to Type.
1- HSV Type 1/2 Combined Ab, IgG by ELISA ARUP 50286.