Accuracy of Herpes DNA PCR test - Online Doctor Chats
Answered by

Practicing since : 2004
Answered : 40 Questions
Doctor : Hi
Doctor : How can I help you?
User : hi i had a blood test a while back and it showed up has i had the herpes virus can it be wrong
Doctor : May I know the reason why the tests were done?
Doctor : What test was done?
User : i have hepititis a few years back would that have anything to do with it
Doctor : What test was done?
Doctor : And why was it done?
User : i was havin break out just like one little place on my butt
User : all i know it was a blood test they did
Doctor : The accuracy of the test depend on the type of test.
Doctor : Herpes DNA PCR test is highly sensitive and relatively specific test.
User : and do you break out every month or will a person break out every 3 to 4 or 5 months
Doctor : It has veryless chance of being inaccurate.
Doctor : While others may be.
Doctor : How can I help you?
User : hi i had a blood test a while back and it showed up has i had the herpes virus can it be wrong
Doctor : May I know the reason why the tests were done?
Doctor : What test was done?
User : i have hepititis a few years back would that have anything to do with it
Doctor : What test was done?
Doctor : And why was it done?
User : i was havin break out just like one little place on my butt
User : all i know it was a blood test they did
Doctor : The accuracy of the test depend on the type of test.
Doctor : Herpes DNA PCR test is highly sensitive and relatively specific test.
User : and do you break out every month or will a person break out every 3 to 4 or 5 months
Doctor : It has veryless chance of being inaccurate.
Doctor : While others may be.
Related questions you may be interested in
Other doctor chats you may be interested in
Recent questions on