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How long would it take for a herpes blood test to be accurate after a possible herpes exposure?
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2-3 weeks: The serologic tests are still not altogether reliable. Most folks with antibodies against herpes 2 do have genital herpes. Many people with antibodies against herpes 1 have never had fever blisters but these people do seem immune to primary infection.
Answered 1/10/2017
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