Re: I'm confused. Why would anyone want to get a herpes western blot test. I was tested at planned parenthood both swab and blood. The results were positive for both hsv 1 and 2. I have not had an outbreak or anything. I am still in shock from the... by #59203 ..... Herpes Simplex 1 Forum
Date: 5/18/2006 6:40:48 PM ( 19 y ago)
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They all test for the same things. The name only refers to the method the sample is subjected to in order to reveal anti-bodies. ( a positive test in your case) Labs are set up differently to handle different testing methods.It does not affect the results. Especially when you have a positive. The blood test you underwent could of been tested by western blot method. It is a blood test.
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