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I was wondering about recommendations for hsv blood testing?
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Special circumstance: Normal healthy people don't get tested for HSV (herpes 1 or 2). If there are special circumstances such as having a rash that is suspected to be herpes, or having a spouse or partner with a rash suspected of being herpes, then one or both people can get tested for herpes 1 and herpes 2 antibodies. One's primary care doctor can order the tests. Sometimes tests can be ordered online.
Answered 11/25/2019
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