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The Accuracy of a Herpes Blood Test
Medically reviewed by Peter Weiss, MD Herpes blood tests are highly accurate. They have a sensitivity level of 96% to 100% in ...
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Herpes IgG Test: Purpose and What Results Mean
Medically reviewed by Renita White, MD Fact checked by Khara Scheppmann The herpes IgG test is a blood test used to diagnose ...
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Genital Herpes Infection: Beyond a Clinical Diagnosis
Samples should be taken early in the genital herpes outbreak and no later than the vesicular stage. Sampling should be multifocal. Sensitivity of these tests is lower in individuals with recurrent ...
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Understanding Herpes Simplex Virus: Transmission, Diagnosis, and Considerations in Pregnancy Management
[23] Available tests for herpes include both culture 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 interpret the ...