Professional Herpes Simplex Virus Blood Tests

Herpes simplex viruses 1 and 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2), also known as human herpesvirus 1 and 2 (HHV-1 and HHV-2), are two members of the herpesvirus family. Both HSV-1 (which produces most cold sores) and HSV-2 (which produces most genital herpes) are ubiquitous and contagious. They can be spread when an infected person is producing and shedding the virus. According to the World Health Organization, 67% of the world population under the age of 50 have HSV-1.

Herpes Symptoms

Symptoms of the herpes virus include watery blisters in the skin or mucous membranes of the mouth, lips, nose or genitals. Lesions heal with a scab characteristic of herpetic disease. Sometimes, the viruses cause very mild or atypical symptoms during outbreaks. However, it can also cause more troublesome forms of herpes simplex.

Professional Herpes Blood Tests

For the effective and efficient diagnosis of herpes, herpes simplex virus test kits are suitable for professional use only and are fully CE-approved. Browse our collection today to find the tests most suitable for your patients, or look for more blood tests in our full professional testing kit range.