Home Herpes Test Kit (Blood Test)

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Unusual blisters or scabs around the mouth, genitals and/or anus

Itching or irritation on the genitals and/or anus

After the initial disease, HSV remains dormant in certain nerve cells of the affected area of the body for life. The dormant virus may reactivate and cause recurrences. Should symptoms occur they may inlcude:

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This test will detect antibodies to HSV-I and HSV-II. Antibodies typically take 4-12 weeks to appear after exposure to the infection, however, it can take up to 16 weeks. If you are concerned that you have been exposed to the infection, you should wait 16 weeks to ensure you are no longer in the window period.

You should also consider getting tested if:

• You used a needle or syringe to inject drugs into your body that someone with herpes has already used

• You become sexually active

• You have had unprotected sex

• You are experiencing symptoms of a sexually transmitted disease

• You are entering into a new sexual relationship

• You have received a notification from a previous partner that they are infected

• If you suspect that you have an active herpes disease, a swab by a healthcare provider may be required

The sample must be collected in the morning, on a Monday-Friday, and returned on the same day.

This test is not suitable for anyone under the age of 18.