Oral Herpes Testing Options

Know if you have oral herpes in a few short days 

Oral herpes, caused by the herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1), affects an estimated 50 to 80 percent of the population. Oral herpes causes cold sores or fever blisters around the mouth. In some cases, it can produce genital sores or lesions. Although oral herpes can be painful and embarrassing, the virus does not pose long-term health risks. If diagnosed with oral herpes, treatment is available to help alleviate herpes outbreak symptoms.

TTesting for oral herpes is quick and easy, requiring a simple blood sample.

Testing for oral herpes is performed at one of our 4,000+ testing facilities, located throughout the United States. No appointment is needed and you can test as soon as today in as little as 15-20 minutes. 

Oral herpes test results are available within 1-5 business days through a password protected, online portal or phone. Through our partnership with the American Social Health Association (ASHA), we have certified STD counselors available to help interpret STD test results and answer your most pressing questions. 

Although there is no cure for oral herpes, herpes outbreaks can be better managed through suppressive therapy. Our in-house physicians are available to prescribe herpes medication on an ongoing basis to control herpes outbreaks.

The window period, the time between exposure and when the test can accurately detect the oral herpes antibodies, is 3-6 weeks. 

Oral herpes symptoms can vary. Generally, an oral herpes outbreak is characterized by red, painful cold sores around the mouth. However, signs of herpes can be subtle and mistaken for other conditions such as a bug bite, pimple, small cut, or even chapped lips. Some people are infected with the virus, but never experience symptoms of oral herpes at all.

Oral herpes testing is recommended for individuals experiencing symptoms and seeking treatment to help alleviate symptoms of herpes outbreaks. Oral herpes testing can also determine whether a herpes outbreak is caused by the oral herpes (HSV-1) or genital herpes (HSV-2) virus.

The blood test for herpes I is called 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.

Your privacy is our number one priority. Oral herpes test results will not appear on your insurance records, we will not sell your data, our communications are always discreet, and we offer anonymous cash payment methods for those seeking total privacy.