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Accuracy for Herpes Antibody test
HSV Elisa Antibody tests are how much accurate for detecting hsv virus after 18 months of last exposure
I am really confused about what kind of test to ask my doctor for to find out if I have either herpes simplex virus. On this forum I read that the ELISA test is not accurate. I have never shown and symptoms of either hsv1 or hsv2, but I am now dating someone who is hsv2 positive. I want to get tested before we start a sexual relationship but my doctor told me that without symptoms that the test would not be accurate? Is there a specific test brand I should be asking for? I want to know if I have either hsv-1 or hsv-2 or both. I had shingles about 8 years ago and I also am not sure how that would affect the test results.
no need to wait that long. 6 months at the very most. We typically recommend just waiting 3 or 4 months.
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Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
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