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Test done for herpes came back almost positive. does this mean i still have it?
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Herpes: Tests used to diagnose or screen for herpes include: pcr blood test: the pcr blood test can tell if you have genital herpes even if you don't have symptoms. The pcr test looks for pieces of the virus' dna. This is the most common test used to diagnose genital herpes and is very accurate. Cell culture: during the exam, your health care provider can take a sample of cells from a sore.
Answered 8/14/2013
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