Herpes Simplex Virus 1 & 2 Test | At Home Collection Kit

• EASY SAMPLE COLLECTION: Collection kits and instructions make sample collection simple and convenient in the privacy of your home.
• MULTIPLE INFECTION SCREENING: PCR/NAAT testing for HSV-1 and HSV-2 with both urine and swab collection options. Prepaid envelopes allow returning kits separately for accuracy.
• PRIVATE TESTING: Discreet at-home collection in plain packaging. HIPAA-compliant lab testing signed off by a certified physician or nurse practitioner.
• ACCURATE RESULTS: NAAT is the gold standard for HSV-1 and HSV-2. Positive results are confirmed with separate duplicate runs for reliability. Direct swabs of open sores are most accurate for detection.

URINE TESTING: First-void urine (FVU) collection contains more pathogenic material than standard urine. Best for detecting active urogenital infections, most accurate 5 days after exposure up to 16 weeks. FVU is less effective immediately after infection or when lesions are dry.

SWAB TESTING: Swabs may be used on open lesions on the skin or inside the mouth. Most accurate within 24–48 hours of an outbreak. Not effective for dry or crusted lesions.

IMPORTANT: Combining urine and swab testing gives the most reliable results. Accuracy depends on timing, presence of active symptoms, and type of specimen collected.

• Swabs are most accurate within 24–48 hours of open lesions
• First-void urine is useful for symptomatic individuals without lesions
• False negatives are possible due to timing, specimen type, or viral load

Serological tests can produce false positives (~20%) and false negatives. Confirmatory Western blot or PCR testing is recommended for positive results, presence of lesions, or urogenital symptoms.

False positives are more likely with recent vaccinations, prior herpes exposure, or non-herpes viral infections. CDC does not recommend HSV serological screening for asymptomatic individuals without known exposure.

• HSV-1
• HSV-2
• (Herpes Simplex Virus 1 & 2)

1. Order your kit online with discreet, plain-packaging delivery
2. Collect a first-void urine sample at home or swab as instructed
3. Mail your sample using the prepaid return envelope
4. Receive confidential results online within 1–3 days after lab receipt

• First-void urine kit
• Capillary blood collection kit
• Lancet, heat pack, swab, bandages
• Ice pack
• Prepaid 1-day return shipping

Notice: CDC does not recommend herpes screening for asymptomatic individuals without known exposure.

Not available in MD, NJ, NY, PA, or RI. Results are for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice.