Genital herpes is easily misdiagnosed if the proper tests aren't used. WebMD explains the tests used to accurately diagnose genital herpes.

Many people with genital herpes don’t have any symptoms. WebMD explains what tests tell you if you have it, what they’re like, and how fast you can get your results.

Should you get a herpes test? Here are the downsides to getting the STD test, plus what you should know about herpes treatment, herpes test accuracy, and the risks of herpes.

That said, testing for herpes when you do not have symptoms—essentially going against the CDC's recommendations—isn’t the right plan for everyone. "It is a huge issue," says Johnston.

Tests for genital herpes are very unreliable, but that isn't always communicated to patients, leaving many people misinformed about their disease status.

Two other STDs — gonorrhea and chlamydia — can be diagnosed using a urine test, but not HSV. When you go to the doctor, ask for a blood test to rule out herpes definitively.

Learn more about why doctors don't usually test for herpes infections. The answer is surprisingly reassuring.

Billions of people live with the infection, but there has been scant progress for treatments and tests.

I got tested for stds about a month ago i thought it was for everything (including HIV test).. i was just wondering if standard std tests test for herpes as well? It wasn't a blood test, just vaginal ...