Medichecks Sexual health & STIs

Herpes Simplex Virus -1 and -2 Past Infection Blood Test

Are you looking for a discreet blood test to see if you carry herpes? With this test, you can find out if you carry HSV-1 (herpes simplex virus) or HSV-2 - the viruses that cause cold sores and genital herpes.

  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
In-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Results in
5 days
Biomarkers
2
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Herpes simplex virus 1 IgG
  • Herpes simplex virus 2 IgG

Test specifications

Provider
Medichecks
Sample type
blood
Collection method
in-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Turnaround time
5 days
Biomarkers tested
2
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

2 biomarkers as listed by Medichecks.

Immunity

  • Herpes simplex virus 1 IgG
  • Herpes simplex virus 2 IgG

About this test

Are you looking for a discreet blood test to see if you carry herpes? With this test, you can find out if you carry HSV-1 (herpes simplex virus) or HSV-2 - the viruses that cause cold sores and genital herpes.

If you have symptoms of genital herpes, it's important you attend a sexual health clinic for diagnosis and treatment.

Description provided by Medichecks.

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