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Hi,can a urine test detect herpes 1&2?
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No: Need a smear from lesions Sometimes blood test helpful as well
Answered 2/14/2015
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Not for patients: In the research labs, one can test for Herpes 1 or 2 in urine or any sample of bodily fluid, by testing for herpes DNA. The tests have not been perfected for use on patients in a medical setting. That means doctors do not have a urine Herpes 1 or 2 test to check patients, at this time.
Answered 2/14/2015
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