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Need a good test... Suggestions?

Need a good test... Suggestions?

I'm feeling like HSV blood tests are a bit of a waste. I haven't had one yet, but from what I'm reading they're all over the map. Might a swab test be the best route? Can you get a swab as soon as the HSV rash appears, or do you have to wait for all the other mess?
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Yes you can get it tested as soon as it appears. You want to get the lesion culture done within 24-48 hours of the appearance of symptoms.

The blood tests aren't as much of a waste as they seem. Just be sure to wait 3 or 4 months before getting one.

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