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| Herpes Simplex I/II PCR/Urine This urine test is to see if this virus is active |
£155 | |
| Herpes Simplex I/II IgM/Blood This blood test is to see if the virus is active and is less expensive than the PCR/Urine test |
£100 | |
| Herpes Simplex I/II Antibody Profile Blood IgG This blood test shows past exposure to Herpes I/II and if the virus is dormant. For asymptomatic patients |
£100 | |
| Herpes Simplex I/II from Symptomatic Lesion Swab This swab test is taken from a lesion - either oral or genital |
£150 | |
| Herpes I Instant Blood Test (finger prick) | £95 | |
| Herpes II Instant Blood Test (finger prick) | £95 |
Herpes (Herpes Simplex) is a very common and highly infectious virus of which there are two types:
Herpes simplex causes painful blisters or ulcers. It is a lifelong condition that alternates between active and dormant phases.
HSV-1 (Oral Herpes) - Primarily associated with cold sores or fever blisters around the mouth. However, it is now a leading cause of genital herpes due to transmission via oral sex.
HSV-2 (Genital Herpes) - Almost exclusively causes sores in the genital or anal areas. It is much more likely to cause frequent recurrences compared to HSV-1.
The virus is highly contagious and spreads primarily through skin-to-skin contact.
Intimate Contact:
This includes kissing and vaginal, anal, or oral sex.
Asymptomatic Shedding:
You can catch the virus even when a partner has no visible sores. Most new transmissions occur from people who do not know they are infected.
Non-Sexual Contact:
HSV-1 is often caught during childhood through non-sexual contact, such as a family member with a cold sore kissing a child.
Mother-to-Child:
Transmission can occur during childbirth if the mother has an active infection.
Because the virus dies very quickly outside the body, it is extremely unlikely to catch it from:
We offer blood, urine, and swab testing for Herpes Simplex 1/11.
You can have this test with one of our GP, Nurse, or Phlebotomist
An appointment with the Nurse/Phlebotomist costs £35.00
An appointment with the GP costs £120.00 where a full history and exam will take place – this also included providing you with a result and any further advice or treatment.
Herpes is also included in our combined STI multiple tests. A single test on its own can only detect Herpes and not other STIs.
Cold sores are not considered an STI infection can occur in many non-sexual ways. However, Herpes I is responsible for about half of "genital herpes" cases. Genital Herpes is typically transmitted through sexual contact.
Up to 60% of people who have Genital Herpes may not know they have been infected. Their symptoms may not present themselves. They can still infect others via sexual intercourse.
Herpes can cause complications during pregnancy and labour which can be managed by a doctor or midwife. If you are pregnant and think you have Herpes (a new or old infection) you must see a doctor. There is an increased chance of recurrent symptoms during pregnancy. Some women who have previously been asymptomatic may notice symptoms for the first-time whist pregnant.
It is important to treat Herpes outbreaks, as those who have it have an increased risk of getting other Sexually Transmitted Disease, including HIV.
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