Can one have a test for Genital Herpes?

A test for Genital Herpes can be done.
During the test, your Doctor or GP will require a sample to be taken from a possible Herpes lesion. This will be viewed under a microscope (possible in a laboratory) to establish if the Herpes Virus is present.

A blood test can also be taken as this helps establish if antibodies against the Herpes Virus have been produced by your body. It is however very difficult for a blood test to identify if the antibodies produced are in response to Oral or Genital Herpes or both.

Can stress trigger an outbreak of herpes?

Can you get herpes from using a hot tub or swimming pool with someone who has herpes?

What is the difference between Cold Sores and Impetigo?

Does Herpes cause cancer of the cervix?

Can you get Herpes from Oral Sex?

I’ve never had herpes but I noticed my daughter/son has just developed a cold sore. How is this poss...