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How likely is it for a herpes culture test to be a false negative if i went within the first few days of my outbreak?
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10%: The test is 90% accurate in this scenario you described.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Unlikely: Should be detected by culture during an active infection if the collection and transport to the lab followed protocol.
Answered 10/4/2016
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