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Can herpes show up in a drug test(urine test)?
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No: urine drug screen tests for medications not for deseases.
Answered 5/18/2016
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No: The test is specifically for drugs. There is no need for concern. Herpes can only be detected by skin test of active site or blood tests for antibodies.
Answered 7/23/2015
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