Herpes viral culture of lesion
Alternate Names : Culture - herpes simplex virus, Herpes simplex virus culture
Normal Values
A normal (negative) result means that the herpes simplex virus did not grow in the laboratory dish and the skin sample used in the test did not contain any herpes virus. Unfortunately, a normal (negative) culture does not guarantee that you do not have a herpes infection or have not had one in the past.
What do Abnormal Results Mean?
An abnormal (positive) result may mean that you have an active infection with herpes simplex virus. Herpes infections include herpes genitalis, which is genital herpes, or cold sores on the lips or in the mouth. If the culture is positive for herpes, you may have recently become infected or you may have become infected in the past and are currently having an outbreak.
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