Mid-Atlantic · Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing

Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing in New York

Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing can be ordered without a referral, and this guide covers what to expect. The Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test checks for antibodies against the herpes simplex virus type 1, which often causes oral herpes.

Sample typeBlood draw at a collection lab

ReferralNo referral required

What this test is

This test detects specific antibodies in the blood that the body produces in response to the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). HSV-1 is commonly associated with oral herpes, which can cause cold sores.

What it measures

HSV-1 antibodies — indicates exposure to the herpes simplex virus type 1

What the test involves

The test involves a standard blood draw from a vein in your arm. The sample is then analyzed for the presence of HSV-1 antibodies.

Why it is often ordered

Clinicians typically order this test to determine if someone has been exposed to HSV-1. It can help confirm a diagnosis when symptoms of oral herpes are present.

Preparation

Preparation instructions should be obtained from the lab conducting the test. Follow their guidelines for accurate results.

How results are reported

Results indicate whether HSV-1 antibodies are present in the blood. Reference ranges and interpretation can vary between laboratories.

Before you go

Sample collection method
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Cities

Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing in New York communities

Choose your city for local context and to request this test.

New York18,972,871Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing Brooklyn2,736,074Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing Queens2,405,464Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing Manhattan1,694,263Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing Bronx1,472,654Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing Buffalo1,004,655Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing Rochester737,309Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing Albany604,077Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing Staten Island495,747Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing Poughkeepsie423,386Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing Syracuse418,875Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing Yonkers209,730Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing Binghamton146,870Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing Utica112,948Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing New Rochelle80,685Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing Mount Vernon72,855Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing Schenectady66,809Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing Saratoga Springs66,290Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing Brentwood66,035Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing Glens Falls66,024Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing Elmira63,404Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing White Plains59,452Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing Levittown52,540Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing Troy50,717Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing Niagara Falls48,763Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing Freeport44,328Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing West Babylon43,397Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing Hicksville43,107Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing Coram41,431Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing Valley Stream40,304Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing East Meadow38,078Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing Elmont36,741Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing Central Islip36,292Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing Commack36,252Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing Long Beach34,820Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing New City34,118Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing Huntington Station34,050Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing Baldwin33,352Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing Spring Valley32,953Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing Uniondale32,791Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing Kiryas Joel32,498Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing Franklin Square32,381Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing Rome32,309Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing Centereach31,979Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing Ithaca31,819Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing Bay Shore31,488Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing Port Chester31,317Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing Oceanside31,182Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing North Tonawanda30,592Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing Middletown30,086Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing Jamestown28,818Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing Harrison28,635Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing Glen Cove28,187Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing Shirley28,059Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing West Islip27,557Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing Monsey27,359Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing Lindenhurst27,169Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing Holbrook26,958Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing Auburn26,913Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing Deer Park26,803Herpes 1 (HSV-1) Test – Oral Herpes Testing