Question 1

if i have symptoms of herpes at 2 months from exposure, would it be likely that a blood test would come back positive?

Accepted Answer

: If you have visible lesions that could be herpes, examining the a swab of the lesion for Herpes DNA would be a better test than than a blood test.

Question 2

tested positive for herpes 2 by culture 10 months ago,  since then every blood test has come back negative and ive not had symptoms again but take aciclovir suppression daily. am i negative or positive?

Accepted Answer

: Herpes is one strain of a family of viruses well known for their ability to hibernate in the human body indefinitely after the primary infection clears. If you were positive by culture, expect it to reside in your body for life. Taking meds to suppress it can prevent you from being contagious, or seeing outbreaks.

Question 3

how long do it take herpes blood test to come back?

Accepted Answer

: It depends on the lab, but usually a few days.

Question 4

culture of ur lip, it's come back pos hsv1 and same time herpes blood test comes back pos hsv1 3 month later same test repeated only hsv2 no hsv1

Accepted Answer

Serology: The antibody testing for herpes virus cannot reliably distinguish between types 1 and 2 since there is much cross-over in the reactions.  The only way to clearly differentiate is to isolate the virus and have it tested for type.

Question 5

hello , i been haveing this pimple like blisters going on for 2 years now consistenly , i have taken several blood test for herpes 1 & 2 and they keep coming back negative , ?

Accepted Answer

Dermatologist: It's time to obtain an accurate diagnosis and proper treatment.from a dermatologist. If you've been seeing one, get a second opinion from one, preferably at a university hospital department of dermatology.

Question 6

hi my blood test has come back positive for pregnancy my hgc level is 135 at 4 days before expected period would of come is that level good?

Accepted Answer

Yes, good: There is wide variation in HCG levels in normal pregnancies, See this site for more information on this topic.
http://americanpregnancy.org/while-pregnant/hcg-levels/

Question 7

if my last period was july 5-10 how can my urine an blood test come back positive for pregnancy but i didnt have sex in the month of july ?

Accepted Answer

T/C False positive: In very rare cases it is possible to have a false-positive result. In such cases even though you're not pregnant the test says you are. Blood or protein in your urine could cause a false positive result. I suggest repeating the test. If it is positive again please go to a medical clinic for an exam. I wish you well with your health!

Question 8

my hcg level is 5 blood test did not come back as negative or positive for pregnancy could i still be pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Depends: An HCG level of 5 is inconsistent with pregnancy, unless it was done too early. Conception, as defined by the generation of a fertilized ovum, occurs within day or so of the sex. However, it takes about 3 weeks for the embryo to make enough HCG to produce a positive pregnancy test. Blood test may be done a day after a missed period. Home pregnancy tests should be done 4-5 days after the missed period. If the result is negative repeat the test in 4-5 days. Use first morning urine and follow instructions for the test carefully.

Question 9

is there anything can can cause a positive ttga blood test other than coeliac disease? my test has come back positive twice, but biopsy negative...

Accepted Answer

Unaware of: A positive blood test alone does not make a diagnosis for a disease but likely points out that you are at higher risk to develop gluten intolerance.  We treat the patients and not a lab test.

Question 10

i had unprotected sex january 1st i'm having a beta hcg a blood test tomorrow, could it come back positive?

Accepted Answer

No, too soon to test: Conception, as defined by the generation of a fertilized ovum, occurs within day or so of the sex. However, it takes about two weeks for the embryo to make enough HCG to produce a positive pregnancy test. Blood test may be done a day after a missed period. Home pregnancy tests should be done 4-5 days after the missed period. Use first morning urine and follow instructions for the test carefully.

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How soon after exposure to herpes will a blood test come back positive

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If i have symptoms of herpes at 2 months from exposure, would it be likely that a blood test would come back positive?

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Tested positive for herpes 2 by culture 10 months ago, since then every blood test has come back negative and ive not had symptoms again but take aciclovir suppression daily. am i negative or positive?

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How long do it take herpes blood test to come back?

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Culture of ur lip, it's come back pos hsv1 and same time herpes blood test comes back pos hsv1 3 month later same test repeated only hsv2 no hsv1

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Hello , i been haveing this pimple like blisters going on for 2 years now consistenly , i have taken several blood test for herpes 1 & 2 and they keep coming back negative , ?

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Hi my blood test has come back positive for pregnancy my hgc level is 135 at 4 days before expected period would of come is that level good?

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If my last period was july 5-10 how can my urine an blood test come back positive for pregnancy but i didnt have sex in the month of july ?

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My hcg level is 5 blood test did not come back as negative or positive for pregnancy could i still be pregnant?

A member asked:

Is there anything can can cause a positive ttga blood test other than coeliac disease? my test has come back positive twice, but biopsy negative...

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I had unprotected sex january 1st i'm having a beta hcg a blood test tomorrow, could it come back positive?

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