A blood test for antibodies to HHV-8, a herpesvirus linked to Kaposi's sarcoma, mainly relevant for immunocompromised people or those with unexplained skin lesions.
1 biomarker as listed by Better2Know.
This test looks for IgG antibodies to human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8), which is associated with Kaposi's sarcoma and other conditions, and is used to assess previous exposure and immune response rather than current viral activity. Better2Know positions it for people with unexplained skin lesions, immunocompromised patients, or those at higher occupational or geographic risk.
Within this herpes comparison group, it costs £245 against a £185 median, 32% more, and it's also the slowest test in the group, with results taking ten working days compared with the faster turnaround on Better2Know's Instant Herpes Simplex Type 1 and Instant Herpes Type 2 tests, both £185.
Clarity scores well thanks to a detailed description and clear turnaround. value for money and collection convenience both score low given the premium price and the ten-day wait, and results and follow-up scores lowest of all because there's no doctor review as standard.
This is a specialist test, best suited to someone with a specific reason to check HHV-8 exposure, such as unexplained skin lesions, a weakened immune system, or a doctor's recommendation, rather than a general sexual health check.
For a general herpes check, Better2Know's Instant Herpes Simplex Type 1 Test and Instant Herpes Type 2 Test are both £185 with a much faster turnaround than this ten-day HHV-8 test.
A clinician takes a standard venous blood sample, which is analysed for HHV-8 IgG antibodies. Results are typically available within ten working days. The fact sheet does not state that a doctor reviews the result before you see it. Better2Know says the test itself carries only the usual minor risks of a blood draw.
This test checks for HHV-8 antibodies, a herpesvirus linked to Kaposi's sarcoma and more relevant to immunocompromised people than the general population. At £245 it costs 32% more than the £185 group median, and its ten-day turnaround is also slower than Better2Know's Herpes Type 1 and Type 2 tests, which are both £185 with quicker results.
The listing publishes a detailed description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.
A single-marker test measuring exactly what it sets out to; depth is not the point of this comparison group.
Requires a venous draw at a clinic; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 10 days, slower than similar tests.
Results are not doctor-reviewed and no consultation is included; the provider does not describe the report format.
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£245.00 against a comparison-group median of £185.00 (+32%).
Calculated 13 September 2026 from the facts we hold about this test and provider, using our published scoring formula. Scores are not hand-edited.
This test belongs to our Herpes test comparison group. See how it stacks up against equivalent tests from other providers.
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