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When is it best to do a herpes simplex virus rapid blood test? can you do that test before symptoms appear?

Q: when is it best to do a herpes simplex virus rapid blood test? can you do that test before symptoms appear?

: This is one of many questions that suggest you are more worried than necessary about oral herpes. Blood tests can detect longstanding infection, but are a poor way to diagnose new infections. There is no accurate "rapid" blood test.

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This is one of many questions that suggest you are more worried than necessary about oral herpes. Blood tests can detect longstanding infection, but are a poor way to diagnose new infections. There is no accurate "rapid" blood test.

Answered 2/9/2022

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When is it best to do a herpes simplex virus rapid blood test? can you do that test before symptoms appear?

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