Getting swabbed tomorrow morning but so nervous. Any opinions? They aren’t painful or itchy, at all. I’ve had them for a few weeks. Thanks for any help 
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I cant see the picture (saying file size is too big), but your best bet is going to be a blood test in a few months (make sure its IGG type).
A swab is only really accurate if its been done within 24-72 hours of the sores showing up.
Chances of a false negative after that are pretty high.
I had my swab done 8 days post my first symptoms- Still showed up hsv2! I am also a nurse and would swab any kind of lesion wether its wet or dry!
If you have an active out break you can do a pcr test on urine which will work to. It will test positive if shedding.
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