Q: how long would it take herpes to show up on a blood test?

<2 weeks: It usually take1-2 weeks for a healthy immune system to produce IgM anti-bodies to a viral infection. There are 2 types of herpes simplex 1 and 2, so both tests are available. If a patient has IgG herpes antibodies then the patient has already been exposed 'some time ago.' hope that helps.

Q: how long would it take for a herpes blood test to be accurate after a possible herpes exposure?

2-3 weeks: The serologic tests are still not altogether reliable. Most folks with antibodies against herpes 2 do have genital herpes. Many people with antibodies against herpes 1 have never had fever blisters but these people do seem immune to primary infection.

Q: what are the special cercumstan a normal perso should take an herpes antibody test? if its sex partners.i've had kinda a lot. nvr had breakou i think

Marriage: One example is when 2 people get married. If one of them has outbreaks of herpes, and the other one doesn't, the couple can visit their primary care doctors to talk about the situation. The person who does NOT have outbreaks can get his or her blood tested to see if there is already immunity to his or her spouse's herpes. The spouse who HAS outbreaks can test to see if it is type 1 or 2 herpes.

Q: is there a bliod test you can take to tell if you have the herpes virus?

Tests available: The herpes virus comes in 2 types: herpes simplex (hsv) 1&2. Antibodies (igg) to both viruses can be tested to see if you have lasting immunity and (igm) short-term antibodies check to see if you have had a recent infection. Unfortunately the igg levels can not tell how long ago you were exposed. Also herpes 1 & 2 viruses can cause either oral or genital herpes. Hope that helps.

Question 1

when is the safe mark for taking a test for herpes how long should i wait ,to take a igg herpes test for accurate results  ?

Accepted Answer

Question vague but: If a person sees a cold sore on the lip that looks like a typical herpes cold sore, there is no need to test for herpes if it is obviously herpes. However, if wanting to test to see if it is Herpes 1 or Herpes 2, the test is accurate for IgG at that time because the cold sore is a recurrence, meaning the person had caught the virus sometime earlier in life and should have IgG by recurrence time.

Question 2

after possible exposure, how long should i wait to take a hsv1 and hsv2 test? will the results be accurate in 28 days? the last doctor did not answer we fully. essentially, is 28 days long enough to see if i have recently been infected with herpes?

Accepted Answer

HSV blood test: Risk is very low if partner didn't have a herpes outbreak at the time. The HSV blood tests aren't perfect. The HSV1 test misses 30% of infections, and HSV2 often gives false positive results. If you get genital or oral blisters, sores, sore throat, etc, get tested 3-4 weeks after symptoms start. Otherwise probably best not to be tested; or if you really need the reasurance, wait until 4 months.

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 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 5

how long after first aquiring herpes does it take for the test to appear positive?

Accepted Answer

7-30 days or longer: Herpes infection can present in many ways. Typically ulcer will show in 7-30 days. Primary herpes is a systemic illness with fever / fatigue & usually multiple sores. Recurrent herpes in usually a small cluster of sores w/o other symptoms. Most people never get full blown primary herpes & may simply experience occasional genital discomfort or itching, & sometimes no symptoms.

Question 6

how long should you wait for a igg herpes test? if i've already had symptoms will it show up? it's been about 11 weeks since possible exposure.

Accepted Answer

Herpes: If you have  no igm by eleven weeks you did not get herpes. Igg will not arrive in new infection if no igm.

Question 7

how long would it take herpes to show up on a blood test?

Accepted Answer

<2 weeks: It usually take1-2 weeks for a healthy immune system to produce IgM anti-bodies to a viral infection. There are 2 types of herpes simplex 1 and 2, so both tests are available. If a patient has IgG herpes antibodies then the patient has already been exposed 'some time ago.'  hope that helps.

Question 8

how long would it take for a herpes blood test to be accurate after a possible herpes exposure?

Accepted Answer

2-3 weeks: The serologic tests are still not altogether reliable. Most folks with antibodies against herpes 2 do have genital herpes.  Many people with antibodies against herpes 1 have never had fever blisters but these people do seem immune to primary infection.

Question 9

what are the special cercumstan a normal perso should take an herpes antibody test? if its sex partners.i've had kinda a lot. nvr had breakou i think

Accepted Answer

Marriage: One example is when 2 people get married. If one of them  has outbreaks of herpes, and the other one doesn't, the couple can visit their primary care doctors to talk about the situation. The person who does NOT have outbreaks can get his or her blood tested to see if there is already immunity to his or her spouse's herpes. The spouse who HAS outbreaks can test to see if it is type 1 or 2 herpes.

Question 10

is there a bliod test you can take to tell if you have the herpes virus?

Accepted Answer

Tests available: The herpes virus comes in 2 types: herpes simplex (hsv) 1&2. Antibodies (igg) to both viruses can be tested to see if you have lasting immunity and (igm) short-term antibodies check to see if you have had a recent infection.  Unfortunately the igg levels can not tell how long ago you were exposed.  Also herpes 1 & 2 viruses can cause either oral or genital herpes.  Hope that helps.

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