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3 weeks passed since the herpes-like genital outbreak. igg for hsv-1&2 was (-) on the day of outbreak. is 3 weeks enough time for an accurate test?
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6 weeks better: Convalescent blood titers are typically done about 6 weeks after the initial blood test.
Answered 6/22/2017
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