The Herpes test looks for the Herpes Simplex 1 (HSV-1) and Herpes Simplex 2 (HSV-2) virus using a blood sample.
Herpes is a viral infection transmitted by skin to skin contact.
After the initial infection, HSV remains dormant in certain nerve cells of the affected area of the body for life. The dormant virus may reactivate and cause recurrences.
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The LetsGetChecked at home testing service allows you to test for a range of different ailments from the privacy of home. Purchase your confidential, at home test today and have it delivered straight to your door, in a matter of days.
When your test arrives, you must activate the test-kit at "https://www.letsgetchecked.com/" .
When activating you will be asked to complete a number of medical questions which will help our team of board certified physicians to review your case and provide advice throughout the process.
You will self-collect your sample from the comfort of home, without the need to visit a physician's office. Please ensure that your sample is collected and returned early morning. Do not collect or return your sample on a Friday or over the weekend.
You are provided a prepaid shipping label for getting the sample back to our laboratory partners within 24 hours.
Once your sample has been processed by the laboratory, your results will be available within 2 to 5 days.
For certain results, a LetsGetChecked nurse will call you to provide 1-on-1 support and treatment options.
Our nursing team are also here 24/7 should you need any additional support or should questions arise throughout the process.