Question 1

when u get tested for stud and came out negative does that mean you don't have herpes as well or is it a separate test  ?

Accepted Answer

Depends: You need to ask what was tested.  Sometimes your doctor only tests for some of the STDs.  Herpes frequently isn't tested unless you are having symptoms.  Each STD has a different test.  Some are tested by drawing blood and some by getting cultures of the cervix.  Best wishes!

Question 2

whats the best herpes test immuno blot or igg?

Accepted Answer

If active lesions: testing for herpes nucleic acids, if no lesion the IGG will show historical infections, by showing antibodies to the virus. The IGG test cannot tell the time of the initial infection.

Question 3

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 4

how accurate are the herpes tests?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the test: So we have a couple of tests.One is a polymerase chain reaction test (PCR) for herpes that we get when we scrap the lesion.Another test is a blood test that detects the body's antibody response to an infection by the Herpes Virus.Regarding the PCR test it is very accurate but it depends on getting a good DNA sample from the scraping.The blood test depends on the antibody response time. DNA better.

Question 5

how accurate are type specific herpes tests?

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Very: A positive HSV I and/or HSV II antibody titer is diagnostic for prior exposure to that specific virus.  While nothing is always100% it is unlikely that antibody titers for these 2 viruses would be misleading.

Question 6

would a herpes 2 test be difinitive by 4.5 months?

Accepted Answer

Herpes : Yes. Of course. Most testing for herpes includes the early antibody igm and the mature antibody, igg.  4.5 months is definitely time enough to get these results.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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 8

should i be worried if i test positive for herpes type 1?

Accepted Answer

Herpes: 75% of americans have herpes type one.  This common infection that causes oral sores in those who have visible disease. The bad news is that one is contagious at variable times whether one has sores or not. Infection is transmitted from skin or saliva to skin.

Question 9

herpes is there any type of test to see who got it first?

Accepted Answer

Can be tested: Both are same genotype , or not , most common source , male infect female in genital herpes  , test is not done routinely , will be expensive , no medical indication so insurance will not cover.

Question 10

do i need herpes tests? never had any symptoms. thank you.

Accepted Answer

Usually not, but...: Perhaps you have a special reason to get a herpes test. If one's doctor feels a test is needed, one can get a herpes blood test that differentiates between Herpes 1 and 2. Sometimes people get a herpes test if they are marrying a person who already has herpes. The uninfected person is usually trying to figure out how to avoid catching genital herpes.

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