Can you get tested for HSV 1?

Answer by  thechadv1 (200)

Yes, there are clinical tests for HSV 1, as well as HSV 2. These can be tested for through blood, urine, tears, and spinal fluid tests.

Answer by  ChristinaRamirez (481)

Yes you can get tested for HSV1. The important thing to remember is when you go to see your doctor make sure to tell them all the details. What kind of HSV1 you think you have. There are 5 kinds of test they can do. They are clinical,viral,PCR,2 different blood test,

Answer by  SashaDarkCloud (5764)

For this sort of question, I would seek the advice of my doctor. Tell him your concern and see if he can give you a test for this.

Answer by  Roland27 (16334)

From what I was told by my doctor basically anyone who has had a cold sore in the past has been subjected to Herpes Simplex Virus 1. Most people form Anti-bodies to it. If you think you have an STD you can get a full panel and it will test for all of them, including BOTH strains of herpes.