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Originally Posted by xyz1sg
Hi,
a qs on the window period for blood test for Herpes. I had a blister on my scrotum a week ago and I am not sure if it is genitial herpes as i did not go for any swap test on it. The blister look like abrasion, it was non-itchy but slightly painful with clear fluid when in contact with the open skin but now it has dried and healed.
May i know the window period for hepres blood test after the blister occurence and how long should i wait to take the test in order to get a accurate reading?
Thanks
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Blood tests for Herpes are not accurate. Dr Tan described the process in
this post.
The most accurate method of diagnosing is to take a swab from an active herpes blister so if you get another outbreak head to a clinic immediately.