Private Herpes Type 1 (HSV-1) Test London
HSV-1 typically causes oral herpes (cold sores) but can also cause genital herpes. Our test detects type-specific antibodies.
Price
£106
All-inclusive price
- Results within 5 days"
- Confidential service
- No GP referral needed
- Professional clinical environment
- Results via secure portal
- Nurse-led expert care
Private Herpes Type 1 Testing in London
South Kensington Medical & Dental offers private testing for HSV-1 (commonly oral) at our CQC-registered clinic. We provide both blood-based antibody testing and PCR swab testing for active lesions.
This test uses a simple sample, with results available within a few working days. PCR swab testing is recommended for active lesions, while blood antibody testing screens for past or established infection.
No GP referral is required. All samples are analysed at UKAS-accredited laboratories. Results are communicated confidentially through our secure patient portal.
About Herpes Simplex Type 1
HSV-1 is most commonly associated with oral herpes (cold sores) but can also cause genital herpes through oral-genital contact. The WHO estimates that approximately 67% of people under 50 worldwide have HSV-1 infection. Most infections are acquired in childhood and are often asymptomatic.
Genital HSV-1 typically causes fewer recurrences than genital HSV-2. Testing can help determine which type is responsible for symptoms, which is useful when discussing recurrence frequency and transmission risk with your GP.
Identify HSV-1
Type-specific testing identifies whether you have been exposed to HSV-1.
- Identifies HSV-1 specifically
- Very common virus
- Can cause oral or genital herpes
- Type-specific antibodies
- Important for management
Strictly Confidential
Your privacy is protected
Fast Results
Results within 5 days"
Expert Care
Professional clinical team
Accurate Testing
Lab-certified results
How It Works
Book Online
Choose a convenient date and time
Visit Clinic
Quick and discreet appointment
Sample Collection
Professional, comfortable process
Get Results
Results within 5 days"
Frequently Asked Questions
HSV-1 typically causes oral herpes (cold sores) but can also cause genital herpes through oral sex.
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At South Kensington Medical & Dental, we are fully registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and our clinicians are registered with the relevant UK regulatory bodies, including the GDC and GMC. Our dentists, dental nurses and medical professionals deliver care that meets the highest clinical, safety and ethical standards, because our patients deserve nothing less.
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