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Genital Herpes : Tests

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Tests could include:
  • Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Type 1 and 2 Antigen Detection Test

Tests Overview Articles

Genital herpes
Viral culture of blister fluid from lesion is positive for herpes simplex virus. The herpes simplex virus can grow within 2 - 3 days; PCR from the blister fluid detects small amounts of DNA and can tell whether the herpes virus is present in the b...
Source:ADAM
Date:April 7, 2008
Genital Herpes
Because genital herpes is so common, it can be initially diagnosed by symptoms. A Tzanck test can also be used for a quick initial diagnosis. It is performed using a sample scraped from the base of an active blister. A confirmation of the diagnosi...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Genital Herpes
Because genital herpes is so prevalent, it is diagnosed primarily by the presentation of symptoms. A diagnosis can often be made upon physical examination , and taking of a complete sexual history. Because a mild case of genital herpes may be over...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Genital Herpes
Because genital herpes is so common, it is diagnosed primarily by symptoms. It can be diagnosed and treated by the family doctor, dermatologists (doctors who specialize in skin diseases), urologists (doctors who specialize in the urinary tract dis...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Specific Tests Articles

Physical examination
During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical examination includes: Inspection (looking at the body; Palpation (feeling the body with hands; Auscultation (listening to sounds; Percussion (producing sounds.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 23, 2009
Serum herpes simplex antibodies
Serum herpes simplex antibodies is a blood test that looks for antibodies to the herpes simplex virus.
Source:ADAM
Date:June 8, 2007
Tzanck Preparation
Tzanck preparation is a rapid test done to diagnose infections caused by herpesviruses. Cells are examined under a microscope for signs of infection.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Herpes viral culture of lesion
Herpes viral culture of a lesion is a laboratory test to check if a skin sample is infected with the herpes simplex virus.
Source:ADAM
Date:December 3, 2007
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