Additional information
Who is this test for? | This test is useful for those indivuals that believe they have been exposed to Herpes, or as a precautionary measure. Routine testing for everyone is recommended by NHS. |
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How is the test carried out? | This home test kit requires requires a urine sample to be provided. Sample collection and return instructions are provided within the kit. |
Turn around time | 2 Working days from receipt of sample at testing laboratory |
When shall I take the test? | Please be advised that after coming into contact with these infections, it can take some time for viral levels to rise to a detectable amount. Therefore we do advise to allow for a brief incubation period of 14 days before testing. The test should be performed after the incubation period or, if a negative result is received before the incubation period, we recommend performing a confirmatory test after the advised incubation period. |