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What is a western blot test and can it be done to confirm herpes 2? how effect is a blood test compared to the western blot test?
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See below: Western blot usually refers to a confirmatory test for hiv. There is a separate test for herpes 2. Western blot is one type of blood test.
Answered 6/15/2013
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