Need to know test for determination if a specific 'pimple' near lip is herpes 1 outbreak or not. I already know that I have herpes 1. So do not want another test to determine that. Need a test to determine if a specific thing that 'looks like it could be' herpes 1 is that or something else. Seems like it would have to involve a swab and maybe culture. Not a blood test. Need to have reference to specific web page(s). Need to be specific name of test that i can tell doctor "I want XXXX lab test." If find specific information that such an outbreak-identification test does not exist, that would resolve the matter. But i cannot believe that such a test does not exist. IF you can't answer the question but know of medical-research sites that would be able to answer the question for a fee, that would also satisfy me.

My question on testing specific lesions for HSV 1 was just answered satisfactorily by you. I am happy with the answer. I would like additional information. For the tests of specific lesions to determine if HSV 1 or not, I would like additional information that I could fax or email to my GP-doctor, so i could ask him for those tests specifically. I am happy with the answer to my previous question. And now want something at more medical-professional level so doctor will be comfortable drawing up lab orders for these tests. Perhaps material from lab sites -- Unilab is the one he sends me to. Or from sites that are primarily for medical personnel. Would like something for my doctor/GP for each of the two tests mentioned in the response to first question.