A member asked:

How accurate would a biopsy be in diagnosing herpes? does it matter how long the spot/lesion has been there for?

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Herpes biopsy: Herpes infection has a very distinct appearance under the microscope during an active outbreak. If the biopsy is done once healing starts diagnostic cells may no longer be visible.

Answered 12/30/2014

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