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Most doctors like to test for herpes when there are any signs or symptoms of a break out because it's more accurate to test for herpes. But if you haven't had any signs or symptoms then yes you can get a blood test done to find out if you have it.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoI believe it's called an IcG or and ImG. If you think you have herpes talk to your doctor and ask the doctor test you for it. If you haven't had any symptoms then it's best to wait about 6-8 weeks after being exposed to get tested, if you test too early then you can get false results.
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∙ 10y agoYes it can. A herpes culture is still the most accurate way to test for Herpes; it's considered the gold standard. A blood test for herpes can tell if you've been infected with herpes type 1 or type 2, but it can't tell you the location of that infection. It is not a recommended screening test.
In the past, people thought of type 1 as being an oral herpes infection (cold sores), and type 2 as being an anogenital infection (genital herpes). Over time, type 1 and type 2 have proven to both be causes of genital herpes.
See related link for supporting and additional information from the CDC.
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∙ 10y agoYes. HSV I and HSV II can be ordered as blood work
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∙ 13y agoNo; a culture is used for detection of the virus as well.
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∙ 13y agoBlood tests are not the best way to test for herpes infection. Taking a culture of the sore is the best way to test for the virus.
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∙ 15y agoYes
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go to healthcheckusa.com for a herpes test. the cost is around $100.
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