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Odd question
Sorry to post such an odd question, but my nerves got the better of me. I had a red bump checked out on my lip that I suspect was just an inflamed blackhead, but after reading a bit online my doctor did a PCR swab for HSV just to make sure. I noticed when they swabbed my lip the tip of the swab turned faintly red... and I later realized it was from my lips being stained from eating lunch earlier. (I had tomato sauce) I worried that maybe that would effect the test... is that possible? Again I know it's a strange question but I want to know if everything is ok.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
None of that would interfere at all with testing.
Terri
Terri
Yes it definitely wasn't blood. It was something I ate just prior to going to the doctors office... Either residual wing sauce or tomato sauce. Neither would be a problem right? I know it's a silly question but I imagine it could be important. Thank you for helping me.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
No, tomato sauce would not impact a herpes PCR swab at all. Are you sure it wasn't blood?
Terri
Terri
You are reading content posted in the Herpes Forum
Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Millions of people are diagnosed with STDs in the U.S. each year.
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
