If you use automatic language translation services in connection with this site you do so at your own risk | Serology tests do not provide any information about whether symptoms genital or oral are due to herpes |
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does not sponsor, endorse or necessarily approve of any material on websites linked from or to this Site;• A blood test tells whether you have ever been infected with the herpes virus | These tests are: Swab tests Taking a swab test from a genital sore is the only way to accurately diagnose genital herpes |
if your symptoms are due to herpes.
When to get tested Swab tests are only accurate when whilst you have a sore | It cannot tell when you became infected |
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The Government of South Australia may revise this disclaimer at any time by updating this posting | accepts no liability for any interference with or damage to a user's computer, software or data occurring in connection with or relating to this Site or its use or any website linked to this site• If people go to their doctor when a genital sore is not present, a swab test cannot be used for diagnosis |
A positive blood test does not tell if the person is infectious at the time of the test.
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