Herpes isn’t routinely recommended as part of STI screening for most people without symptoms. Learn why major medical guidelines advise against routine HSV blood testing and when testing may actually be appropriate.

What’s the difference between an HSV swab and a herpes blood test? Learn what each test detects, when to use them, and which test may give you the most useful answer.

A positive herpes test without symptoms can be confusing. Learn what your HSV-1 or HSV-2 result actually means, whether it could be a false positive, and what to do next.

What does your herpes index value actually mean? Learn how to interpret HSV IgG results, what low-positive values mean, and when confirmatory testing may be appropriate.

A positive herpes blood test doesn’t always mean what you think it does. Learn why HSV blood tests can produce false-positive results, what your IgG index value means, and when confirmatory testing may be appropriate.