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A culture will reliably distinguish herpes from chickenpox

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Is chickenpox a symptom of the herpes virus?

A culture test and the most modern blood tests can distinguish chickenpox from herpes. Older-generation blood tests may not. Talk to your health care provider for information specific to your situation and test results.


Can you test positive if you had chickenpox vaccine but never had chickenpox?

A person with a history of chickenpox or history of chickenpox vaccine will typically have a positive antibody test for chickenpox.


Do you have to fast for the chickenpox blood test?

No, you don't need to fast for the blood test for chickenpox.


Do you need to fast for a chickenpox blood test?

You do not need to fast for a chickenpox blood test.


If you get a blood test for chickenpox antibodies will they check for marijuana?

A chickenpox antibody test will not detect marijuana. If you are having such a test for a pre-employment physical, drug testing may be part of the exam.


When you get your marriage license do they test for herpes?

No; herpes is not tested for a marriage license.


Is there a test to find out if a person has had measles chickenpox or German measles?

Yes, you can get a blood test to check your titer (immunity level) for measles, chickenpox, and rubella (German measles).


I don't have insurance and need a blood test to see if I have herpes how much?

go to healthcheckusa.com for a herpes test. the cost is around $100.


How can you prove you've had a measles vaccination?

Typically, a person who needs proof of chickenpox can get a blood test showing antibodies to chickenpox. In some contexts, a signed statement from your doctor who diagnosed chickenpox will suffice.


What does valtrex make you test positive for?

herpes


Can you be tested and the test is negative for herpes and still have it?

I believe that herpes can only be tested for by swabbing the lesion. There is no blood test for herpes according to my Dr. So, therefore, all blood will come back negative for herpes. Regardless of the true status of the testee. There is of course a blood test for herpes. Herpes is a viral infection in your blood streamso obviously, a blood test would be able to tell you if you have the virus or not. I'm not sure how long/soon after possible contact you should get a blood test that will give you an accurate reading but there are two ways to test if you have herpes: 1. If you have something that looks like a possible herpes outbreak then you can go to your Doctor and have him or her take a test swab. He or she will look at it under a microscope and can determine if it is herpes. Or2. Get your blood drawn and ask your Doctor to test specifically for herpes. It takes about 5-6 days to receive the verdict but I'd trust a blood test over anything.Good Luck!


How do you diagnose chickenpox?

Yes, you can go to your doctor and they can test your blood to see if you have the antibodies or not. The test is a varicella titer, or varicella IgG.