WHAT IT COVERS
Tests and clinical review
- Symptom review
- Sample selection
- Recurrence guidance
Clinical assessment helps decide whether a swab from a fresh lesion or another approach is appropriate.
No payment is taken on this website. The provider confirms price and availability before the appointment.

WHAT IT COVERS
BEFORE AND AFTER TESTING
Assessment is most useful for people with a new blister, sore or recurrent genital symptoms, or when a partner has herpes and personal advice is needed.
A positive lesion test can identify herpes in the sampled sore. Blood antibodies cannot show the infection site or when it was acquired and may be difficult to interpret.
Discuss symptom treatment, recurrence planning and ways to reduce transmission. If a lesion test is negative but symptoms persist, seek reassessment.
HOW IT WORKS
Discuss exposure, timing and symptoms privately.
The agreed samples are collected with your consent.
Confirm identity checks and who will explain the result.
Follow treatment, retesting or partner guidance when needed.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Assessment is most useful for people with a new blister, sore or recurrent genital symptoms, or when a partner has herpes and personal advice is needed.
Lesion swab or clinician-selected sample. Avoid applying creams immediately before assessment unless medically necessary.
Prompt assessment is useful when lesions are present. Blood antibodies do not identify the location of infection and can be difficult to interpret.
A positive lesion test can identify herpes in the sampled sore. Blood antibodies cannot show the infection site or when it was acquired and may be difficult to interpret. Discuss symptom treatment, recurrence planning and ways to reduce transmission. If a lesion test is negative but symptoms persist, seek reassessment.
READY TO CONTINUE?
Ask about price, availability, collection location, expected turnaround and follow-up.
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