Depending on the type and extent of symptoms experienced by the patient, the doctor may suggest the type of diagnostic tool to use. It 'the same thing, even in the diagnosis of genital herpes. Your doctor can diagnose the disease through a simple visual inspection of the blows or wounds (in case of injuries are visible from outside). However, this deduction must be supported by appropriate diagnostic tests to confirm the presence of herpes infection.
EverHere is a list of all 3 types of tests that are often used to determine infection with herpes.
Tzanck test
A small piece of the lump or lesion (taken from the patient's body while he is suffering from an epidemic) is used as sample for this test, which is the first color and then examined under a microscope to detect the presence of cells containing multiple nuclei . If these cells are detected, the test is concluded that infection with herpes simplex virus islikely.
Although test results are very fast, has some disadvantages. The disadvantage of this test is that one can not distinguish whether the infection is caused exclusively by herpes simplex or herpes zoster only. In addition, the test is not able to distinguish the two types of virus - HSV-1 (associated with oral herpes) and HSV-2 (associated with genital herpes).
Viral Culture
This test is very reliable. However,the basic requirement of this criterion is that herpes sores should be under blisters filled with fluid and infection. This liquid is taken as sample and cultured in the laboratory diagnosis. If the herpes simplex virus is present, will grow in culture medium and can be precisely identified. The disadvantage of this test is that it takes about 24 hours or more for results to appear.
Blood analysis
This test can be performed at any time, regardless ofif the patient is suffering an outbreak or not. The sample of blood taken from the patient's body is analyzed for the presence of antibodies against HSV. It also helps determine the exact type of infection - HSV-1 or HSV-2, and is also a method of diagnosis in a relatively short time.
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