Question 1

when can you take a herpes test?

Accepted Answer

Testing for Herpes: Yes. You can get a herpes test at your physician's office.

Question 2

herpes test when no sores were present, what to do?

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The PCR blood: test does  not require you to have active lesions to diagnose.

Question 3

does herpes test detect type one and two separately?

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Depends: There are various herpes tests, including tests that specifically identify for hsv-1 and hsv-2.

Question 4

how long does it take to get results of a herpes test?

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Wait for tests: It can be as short as 1 day or ir the test must be sent out to a  lab outside your facility then 2-4 days.

Question 5

worried about herpes. can i ask my dr for a herpes test? what kind?

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More info needed: "Worried" about herpes usually isn't a good enough reason for a blood test. And the blood tests for HSV aren't perfect. If you have been exposed to someone with known herpes (oral or genital) or have symptoms, testing might be a good idea. Discuss your concerns with your doctor and take it from there. Good luck.

Question 6

are herpes test accurate ? after a year ? should i trust results..?

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Herpes tests: It depends on the test. A swab test (culture or PCR) from a herpes blister or sore is always accurate if positive; and usually if negative, if the sore is recent , but not after a few days. The blood tests, a year after infection, usually are accurate but not always. They miss some infections and also can be falsely positive. Best discuss result with an expert, e.g. infectious disease specialist.

Question 7

if your herpes test is negative does that mean you are negative for hs1 and hs2?

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Depends: It depends on what the test was for. If the test was a pcr for hsv genetic material, it just means you don't see it in the bloodstream; it's not very useful ruling out the infection. If it is an antibody test, then you need to see if both hsv1 and hsv2 were tested; all that test means is exposure at some point in time to hsv.

Question 8

are false positive herpes test likely?

Accepted Answer

No: A positive antibody means you're infected with herpes.  That doesn't mean you're developing outrbreaks, but it does mean that you at least have latent herpes somewhere in your body.  A positive culture or pcr for herpes means you have an active lesion.

Question 9

can you get a false positive herpes test?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It's not uncommon for people who never show herpes i or ii lesions to have antibodies. Whether this means they ever met the virus at all is unknown.

Question 10

can you have a false positive herpes test?

Accepted Answer

Yes!: False positive test results are test results which say a person has a disease or condition when they don't actually have it. False positive results can be seen with many diagnostic tests, including STD tests. . False positive HSV-2 results can occur. Since this concerns you I suggest you go to a medical clinic and have a new herpes test done. I wish you well with your health!

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