What is a herpes (HSV) test?

An HSV test can be used to detect HSV in your body. According to the National Institutes of Health, this STD test is available as a swab test or a blood test. If you know you have herpes, you can prevent infecting others, especially unborn infants.

What is a herpes test used for?

A herpes test is frequently used to determine whether HSV is causing herpes symptoms like oral or vaginal sores. A herpes test can be used to diagnose HSV in pregnant women and newborn babies who may have been exposed to HSV while in the womb, according to the National Institutes of Health.

Why do I need an HSV test?

According to the National Institutes of Health, an HSV test may be required if you have had sexual contact with someone who is infected with HSV, or if you are pregnant and have previously had herpes or indications of genital herpes. According to the National Institutes of Health, HSV testing may be required if you've had multiple sex partners, are a male who has sex with men, or have symptoms of a brain or spinal cord condition such as fever , confusion, or a stiff neck .

What happens during an HSV test?

During an HSV swab test, a healthcare worker uses a cotton swab to obtain a fluid and cell sample from a herpes sore. A thin, microscopic needle is used to take a small sample of blood from a vein in your arm during a blood test. A spinal tap is a treatment in which a healthcare professional takes a little volume of fluid from your spine to identify HSV infection.

Will I need to do anything to prepare for the test?

The swab test and herpes blood test, according to the National Institutes of Health, do not require any special preparation. You may be asked to empty your bladder and bowels before having a spinal tap. The lab test supplier can provide you with more information on the preparation required for your type of HSV test.

Are there any risks with a herpes test?

There are no risks connected with the herpes swab test, according to the National Institutes of Health. The blood test may cause minor discomfort and bruising at the injection site, according to the NIH, but these symptoms usually go away quickly. A spinal tap can cause a headache , as well as discomfort or tightness in the area where the needle was inserted. Your doctor may go over the risks of HSV testing in greater detail with you.

What do herpes test results mean?

HSV test results that are normal or negative imply that no herpes virus was found or detected. However, the National Institutes of Health warns that an HSV infection can exist even if test results are normal. Positive or abnormal results mean that HSV was found in your sample and that you are infected or have previously been infected.

Is there anything else I need to know about a herpes test?

According to the CDC, HSV testing for those who don't have herpes symptoms isn't recommended because a positive diagnosis in someone who doesn't have symptoms doesn't cause them to change their sexual behavior or stop the virus from spreading. According to the CDC, false-positive results might occur in people who don't have any symptoms. The herpes test is presently only recommended for people who have HSV symptoms, according to the CDC.

Where can I get a herpes test in Carlsbad?

Many healthcare practitioners that conduct lab tests and STD testing in Carlsbad can administer a herpes test. HSV testing is available from a variety of sources, including your primary care physician, a hospital, an urgent care center , or a walk-in clinic . Find herpes testing providers in your area using Solv and make an appointment for the same day or the next day. Type "herpes test" or "STD testing" into the search form on Solv's website, then choose your location to find top-rated providers in your area.

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East County Urgent Care, Urgent Care & Work Injuries

East County Urgent Care

1625 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 920211625 E Main St

Open until 6:00 pm

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4.59(3.6k reviews)

East County Urgent Care, Urgent Care & Work Injuries - 1625 E Main St

Doctor kept talking over me and it felt like I was being rushed out the door. The check-in and check-out staff were very pleasant.

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East County Employment Services, Occ Med

East County Employment Services

1625 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 920211625 E Main St

Open until 4:00 pm

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4.27(1.9k reviews)

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Marque Urgent Care, Mission Viejo

Marque Urgent Care

25482 Marguerite Pkwy, Mission Viejo, CA 9269225482 Marguerite Pkwy

Open until 2:00 pm

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1.0(1 reviews)

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Carlsbad Urgent Care

2804 Roosevelt St, Carlsbad, CA 920082804 Roosevelt St

Open until 9:00 pm

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4.0(93 reviews)

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Carlsbad Coastal Medical Center Health Services

2690 Roosevelt St, Carlsbad, CA 920082690 Roosevelt St

Open until 5:00 pm

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4.98(15 reviews)

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MinuteClinic® at CVS®, El Camino Real, Carlsbad

MinuteClinic® at CVS®

2510 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 920082510 El Camino Real

Open until 7:00 pm

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MinuteClinic® at CVS®, El Camino Real, Carlsbad - 2510 El Camino Real, Carlsbad

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WorkPartners Occupational Health Specialists

3156 Vista Way, Oceanside, CA 920563156 Vista Way

Open until 6:00 pm

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3.21(13 reviews)

This is a wonderful place I came to this place by accident and found that the staff to be so helpful kind and courteous,they make you feel welcome and go out of their way to point you in the right direction! I have been to many medical offices and I have never come across one that I would want to write a review on but my whole experience here was excellent and I can honestly say in my opinion the cleanliness and the staff do exceed by far any medical facility I have visited thus far and the price for the visit was much less than I expected ! Thank you so much for your kindness and compassion, I appreciate it so much!

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Nelson Ordon Laboratory

2131 S El Camino Real, Oceanside, CA 920542131 S El Camino Real

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AutoGenomics

1600 Faraday Ave, Carlsbad, CA 920081600 Faraday Ave

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Urgent Care 3D

6010 Hidden Valley Rd, Carlsbad, CA 920116010 Hidden Valley Rd

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4.03(68 reviews)

More people need to know that this Urgent Care on Hidden Valley Road corner is here and open, too. (Put the folding sign daily on Palomar sidewalk--not only in the big parking lot. I wish I had found this urgent care in 2019--when I got Covid 19 at the airport and also 2 years later after a bike event. The ERs in this area are poor. At this urgent care, I received timely care from an experienced doctor who gives his all, a friendly, attentive and mask-wearing reception team, and also about a week later, a follow-up phone call to ask how I was doing. I learned from this Urg Care that the antibiotic Amoxycillin really makes me extra sleepy. For me, the label should say more than "do not drive". For my sore throat, I take Amoxycillin with food and prepared to sleep 10 hours. There is an urgent care about 2 blocks from me--an unreliable, inconsistent one. I am thankful to have discovered the one at corner of Palomar Airport Road and Hidden Valley Road.

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