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Why isn't herpes testing part of routine std testing panel?

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False Positive test: HsV 1 (cold sores on the mouth) blood tests cross react with HSV 2 ( genital herpes) blood tests. Leading to false positive tests and mental anguish . Herpes cultures can only be done when you have a active genital herpes outbreak. Not screening.

Dr Ferguson and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/24/2016

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