Medically reviewed by Peter Weiss, MD Herpes blood tests are highly accurate. They have a sensitivity level of 96% to 100% in ...

Medically reviewed by Renita White, MD Fact checked by Khara Scheppmann The herpes IgG test is a blood test used to diagnose ...

Types of Herpes: HSV 1 vs. HSV 2 "HSV-1 and HSV-2 are two ... meaning herpes sores or lesions are present. Blood tests can be less reliable, but they may be helpful if PCR testing is negative ...

Identified risk factors for acquiring genital herpes infection include larger ... and does not distinguish between HSV-1 and HSV-2. The Tzanck test may be conveniently considered as a complement ...

[1] Herpes is most commonly transmitted unintentionally ... and PCR-DNA testing for viral shedding, and the use of blood tests to screen for previous exposure. Which test to use and how to ...