Herpes Simplex Test - Book at an Affordable Cost

The people who end up getting the genital herpes would often lead a perfectly normal life until a certain level. The primary infection of this disease could be severe in nature and then would involve any of the generalized 'flu'-like symptoms. This would be an effect when it is combined with pain and the discomfort of the sores, the secondary infection would leave the people that are feeling very run-down.

This blood test looks for any of the HSV antibodies in blood sample. The HSV antibodies are considered to be proteins that immune system produces to further fight any virus. The body is seen to make the different antibodies for either HSV-1 or the HSV-2.

In general, it is seen that there is no definite cure for the genital herpes. However, with daily use of any antiviral medicines, it could prevent or even shorten the outbreaks. Meaning, the Antiviral medicines can also reduce chance of it spreading it to the others.

The Genital herpes is known to be a chronic, lifelong viral infection. Two types of the HSV can cause your genital herpes: the HSV-1 and the HSV-2. Most of the cases of recurrent genital herpes that are seen to caused by the HSV-2, and 11.9% of the persons aged 14–49 years are then estimated to be infected In India

In case of the herpes virus infections, the HSV-1 infections could be cureless then it is lifelong. The virus burrows into the nervous system, nesting deep inside the base of the brain, in the area of the nerve cells known as the trigeminal ganglion.

The PCR is considered to be the gold standard for its detection of the HSV in the CNS infections. Your PCR could be made available at the large laboratories and this would approximately take 1 day to further process. The Sensitivity can then vary to 80% to 90% for the specimens which are obtained from the lesions, although the sensitivity and the specificity that varies by laboratory.

In case of the STDs, the only way, you would be able to know for sure if anybody needs to get the herpes tested. If you notice the sores which could be present around the genitals, get yourself checked out by either the nurse or the doctor as soon as possible.

The HSV DNA detection by the real-time polymerase chain reaction would be considered as the gold standard for your diagnosis. The Swabs for further testing would be taken from base of your lesion (the vesicles that could be unroofed with either a needle or the scalpel blade).

You could get yourself tested at Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Center. We would be happy to assist you in getting your sample by trained staff and technicians.

Yes, everybody is eligible for a FREE Home Sample Collection from Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Center. Our trained phlebotomist would draw your sample from the convenience of your home. We also provide online support and would send your reports digitally on your phone through whatsapp as well. Moreover, if at any stage, you require Consultation from doctor, we provide Free Doctors Consultation as well.