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			Viral culture of lesionAlternative names:
			culture - herpes simplex virus; herpes simplex virus culture
			
			 Normal values:
			No growth is normal.
			
			 What abnormal results mean:
			Abnormal results may indicate active infection with herpes simplex virus or asymptomatic viral shedding.
 Additional conditions under which the test may be performed:
 
			
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