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.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 8.0/10

    The listing publishes a short description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.

  • Clinical depth 7.6/10

    2 biomarkers, placing it in the 51st percentile of sexual health tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 5.0/10

    Requires a venous draw at a clinic; a home nurse visit is offered; results within 5 days.

  • Results and follow-up 7.5/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor.

  • Trust signals 9.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.5 from 2,477 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); doctor review as standard; trading 25+ years.

  • Value for money 8.4/10

    £89.00 against a median of £145.00 for the 108 similarly sized sexual health tests we track (-39%).

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