Are you concerned that you may have contracted genital herpes?
Join the thousands of individuals who use getSTDtested every month for genital herpes and other sexually transmitted conditions.
Why get tested for genital herpes?
Genital herpes, caused by the herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2), is one of the most common STDs impacting over 50 million people in the United States. The only certifiable way to know that you have contracted the HSV-2 virus is with a blood test. A genital herpes outbreak typically occurs on the genitals, but can also manifest orally - it is important to have your blood analyzed by our labs to determine for certain that your symptoms are related to the herpes virus.
Preparing for a genital herpes test
Testing for genital herpes is quick and easy, requiring a simple blood sample.
How to get tested for genital herpes
To get started, select a local testing facility near your home or office during the checkout process. With more than 4,000 locations, there’s likely a facility nearby. No appointment is necessary. Test as early as today. Once you arrive at the lab, you’ll be in and out within 15 minutes. Since each testing facility conducts a wide array of medical tests, no one will know why you’re there and what you’re getting tested for.
Fast and easy-to-read herpes test results
Genital herpes STD test results are typically available within 1 to 5 business days via private, online portal or phone. Through our partnership with the American Social Health Association (ASHA), our certified STD counselors are available to help interpret STD test results and answer your most pressing questions.
Talk to a real doctor and get herpes treatment
Although there is no cure for genital herpes, herpes outbreaks can be painful and managed through suppressive therapy. Our on-staff physicians are available to answer questions and prescribe herpes medication to control herpes outbreaks.
When to get tested for herpes
The window period, the time between potential exposure and when the test can accurately detect the genital herpes antibodies, is 3 to 6 weeks. This means if you had an encounter with an individual last night, you should wait 3 weeks before you go to our lab
Common genital herpes symptoms
Genital herpes symptoms vary. Generally, a genital herpes outbreak is characterized by red, painful cold sores on the genitals, thighs, or anus. However, signs of genital herpes can be subtle and mistaken for other conditions such as a jock itch, ingrown hair, or shaving irritation. Further, some infected individuals may never experience symptoms of genital herpes.
Who should get tested for herpes?
Due to the widespread nature of the virus, genital herpes testing is recommended as part of a routine STD screen for all sexually active adults. Additionally, anyone experiencing symptoms or concerned of potential exposure to the virus, should test for STDs accordingly.
Which herpes test does getSTDtested.com use?
The blood test for herpes II is the HerpeSelect IgG antibody test. This type-specific test detects antibodies in the body and can differentiate between oral herpes (HSV-1) and genital herpes (HSV-2) infections.
Extensive focus on your privacy
Your privacy is the cornerstone of our business. Genital herpes test results will not appear on your medical or insurance records, we will not sell your data, our communications are always discreet, and we offer completely anonymous cash payment options for those seeking ultimate privacy.
Learn your status now: get the most accurate, comprehensive genital herpes test available
* ABOUT HIV TESTING
The HIV early detection test is a DNA-based test that can detect the virus as early as two weeks after possible exposure. However, our physician's recommend pairing the early detection test with the HIV Standard test, which is considered the "gold standard" in HIV screening. However, it may take up to 12 weeks for the HIV Standard test to provide accurate results. Repeat HIV testing is recommended for sexually active adults with multiple partners or concern of exposure.
