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Herpes Test

R699.00

Get a Herpes Virus Test if you are worried about painful sores on your face or genitals This test detects current herpes infections that require treatment.

Description

Two Types of Herpes: What You Need to Know

Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 (HSV-1 / Oral Herpes)

HSV-1 is a contagious infection that can be spread through intimate contact with an infected person. The initial infection is usually the worst, and recurring infections tend to be milder.

Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 (HSV-2 / Genital Herpes)

HSV-2 is generally transmitted during sex through contact with genital or anal surfaces, skin, sores or fluids of someone infected with the virus. HSV-2 can be transmitted even if the skin looks normal and is often transmitted in the absence of symptoms.

The Good News

While herpes cannot be cured, it can be effectively managed with proper treatment. Early detection means:

  • Faster pain relief
  • Reduced transmission risk to partners
  • Better long-term management
  • Fewer and less severe outbreaks

Our non-invasive, DNA test for Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) types 1 & 2, is self-sampling and gives you accurate results without an embarrassing doctor’s visit.

Clear Results, Clear Direction

The best part? You’ll receive laboratory-quality results via email along with clear guidance on next steps without sacrificing your privacy or taking time out of your busy schedule.

Don’t let uncertainty affect your intimate relationships. Test now and enjoy your personal life with confidence and peace of mind.

BioSmart is part of Discovery HealthID

South Africa’s first and most extensive digital healthcare platform for doctors. It enables them to access their patients’ electronic health records through an iPad or computer.

Samples can be collected at participating collection sites.

For your convenience, have your blood samples collected at your nearest collection site. Simply book your collection appointment, select BIOSMART Tests as the appointment type. Then arrive at your appointment with your BioSmart sample collection kit and the nurse will do the rest. You don’t have to pay for this service.