What is a herpes (HSV) test?

An HSV test can be used to detect HSV in your body. According to the National Institutes of Health, this STD test is available as a swab test or a blood test. If you know you have herpes, you can prevent infecting others, especially unborn infants.

What is a herpes test used for?

A herpes test is frequently used to determine whether HSV is causing herpes symptoms like oral or vaginal sores. A herpes test can be used to diagnose HSV in pregnant women and newborn babies who may have been exposed to HSV while in the womb, according to the National Institutes of Health.

Why do I need an HSV test?

According to the National Institutes of Health, an HSV test may be required if you have had sexual contact with someone who is infected with HSV, or if you are pregnant and have previously had herpes or indications of genital herpes. According to the National Institutes of Health, HSV testing may be required if you've had multiple sex partners, are a male who has sex with men, or have symptoms of a brain or spinal cord condition such as fever , confusion, or a stiff neck .

What happens during an HSV test?

During an HSV swab test, a healthcare worker uses a cotton swab to obtain a fluid and cell sample from a herpes sore. A thin, microscopic needle is used to take a small sample of blood from a vein in your arm during a blood test. A spinal tap is a treatment in which a healthcare professional takes a little volume of fluid from your spine to identify HSV infection.

Will I need to do anything to prepare for the test?

The swab test and herpes blood test, according to the National Institutes of Health, do not require any special preparation. You may be asked to empty your bladder and bowels before having a spinal tap. The lab test supplier can provide you with more information on the preparation required for your type of HSV test.

Are there any risks with a herpes test?

There are no risks connected with the herpes swab test, according to the National Institutes of Health. The blood test may cause minor discomfort and bruising at the injection site, according to the NIH, but these symptoms usually go away quickly. A spinal tap can cause a headache , as well as discomfort or tightness in the area where the needle was inserted. Your doctor may go over the risks of HSV testing in greater detail with you.

What do herpes test results mean?

HSV test results that are normal or negative imply that no herpes virus was found or detected. However, the National Institutes of Health warns that an HSV infection can exist even if test results are normal. Positive or abnormal results mean that HSV was found in your sample and that you are infected or have previously been infected.

Is there anything else I need to know about a herpes test?

According to the CDC, HSV testing for those who don't have herpes symptoms isn't recommended because a positive diagnosis in someone who doesn't have symptoms doesn't cause them to change their sexual behavior or stop the virus from spreading. According to the CDC, false-positive results might occur in people who don't have any symptoms. The herpes test is presently only recommended for people who have HSV symptoms, according to the CDC.

Where can I get a herpes test in Ann Arbor?

Many healthcare practitioners that conduct lab tests and STD testing in Ann Arbor can administer a herpes test. HSV testing is available from a variety of sources, including your primary care physician, a hospital, an urgent care center , or a walk-in clinic . Find herpes testing providers in your area using Solv and make an appointment for the same day or the next day. Type "herpes test" or "STD testing" into the search form on Solv's website, then choose your location to find top-rated providers in your area.

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Labcorp

28595 Orchard Lake Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 4833428595 Orchard Lake Rd

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5250 Auto Club Dr, Dearborn, MI 481265250 Auto Club Dr

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Quest Diagnostics

19020 Fort St, Riverview, MI 4819319020 Fort St

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I thought it was extremely easy to book a lab test appointment with Quest. Getting the test done was simple and so was the getting the results! Great job putting together something so user friendly.

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1265 W Huron St, Waterford Township, MI 483281265 W Huron St

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Quality Urgent Care

4764 Dixie Hwy, Waterford Township, MI 483294764 Dixie Hwy

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The care provided. By the staff is outstanding. Was a walk-in before closing an a Friday night. Short wait time. Exceptionally caring staff.. Thank you.

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Quest Diagnostics

300 W Washington Ave, Jackson, MI 49201300 W Washington Ave

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Great discreet service, scheduled my visit and paid for for the test online not in Showed up at lab, checked in and was seen within minutes. Blood and urine were collected, test results came back quickly within 2 days because I did my test on a Friday. Quick, easy and cheap. Didn't have to wait for a visit to my PCP, and then get referral to lab.

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214 N W Ave, Jackson, MI 49201214 N W Ave

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MinuteClinic® at CVS®, S State St, Ann Arbor

MinuteClinic® at CVS®

209 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104209 S State St

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Shigeki Iwase Lab

1150 W Medical Center Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 481091150 W Medical Center Dr

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SJMHS Lab Patient Service Center

704 W Huron St, Ann Arbor, MI 48103704 W Huron St

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2731 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 481052731 Plymouth Rd

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Concentra Urgent Care, Ann Arbor

Concentra Urgent Care

3131 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 481083131 S State St

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PEL Labs

600 S Wagner Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103600 S Wagner Rd

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SJMHS Lab Patient Service Center, Parkway Medical Center

SJMHS Lab Patient Service Center

2345 S Huron Pkwy, Ann Arbor, MI 481042345 S Huron Pkwy

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Helix Diagnostics

738 Airport Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI 48108738 Airport Blvd

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Trinity Health IHA Urgent Care , West Arbor

Trinity Health IHA Urgent Care

4350 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 481034350 Jackson Rd

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Trinity Health IHA Urgent Care , Domino's Farms

Trinity Health IHA Urgent Care

4200 Whitehall Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 481054200 Whitehall Dr

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St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor

5301 E Huron River Dr, Ypsilanti, MI 481975301 E Huron River Dr

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St. Joseph Mercy Reichert Lab

5333 McAuley Dr, Ypsilanti, MI 481975333 McAuley Dr

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