What is a PCR test?
PCR is a DNA test performed on a virus. It can be used to diagnoses Herpes Simplex. Click here for an overview of how the test is used and when it is ordered.
PCR Test Overview
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What does it mean to have an abnormal PCR?
A positive PCR indicates the presence of the Herpes virus; however, a negative result does not necessarily rule the virus out. Click here for more information.
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Possible causes/diagnosis:
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