Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
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
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
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.
Answered 1/8/2021
5.6k views
Thank
Basically irrelevant: Whether hsv 1 or 2, it's a herpetic infection. Treat accordingly with a prescription from your doctor.
Answered 3/2/2013
5.3k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Tested negative for hsv2 three times. Two cultures and one blood test. Could it be hsv1? Genitally ?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Fingered a girl with genital herpes 2 months ago. Washed hands for 5 min right after. Noticed cold sore on lip but do have hsv1. Is it possibly hsv2?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have no herpes symptoms, not HSV1 or HSV2, not in or near my mouth, not on or near genitals. My girlfriend says I gave her genital herpes. Likely?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
First herpes OB 3 weeks ago. 2 swab tests (BD) both came back pos. for HSV1 and neg. for HSV2. But OB is so persistent it possible this is HSV2?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Can someone with genital herpes have a western blot when there's no outbreak?ive had hsv1 on mouth many times,blood test said hsv2 1.25 & hsv1 5.0
Had cultlure of lip-pos hsv1, and blood done-pos for HSV 1 neg hsv2/repeated blood test 3 months later results reversed neg 1 postive 2. Doctor puzzled?
I recently got a Herpes QN Real time PCR test through Quest Diagnostics in my town. (blood draw) the results came back <100 for both hsv1 & hsv2. Wh?
Is it good idea to get tested for herpes if i never had sore or blister on mouth or genital? If so should I for hsv1 or hsv2? Want to test because I just learnt about herpes transmission with no sores
If u have HSV 1(culture of sore) and not hsv2(blood test done neg) test repeated 4 months later, now positive for hsv2 and neg for hsv1, no sores seen?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
