The following chart outlines information on accurate, FDA-approved type-specific blood tests for herpes simplex antibodies that the Herpes Resource Center (HRC) recommends.

[The HRC does not recommend standard, widely available blood tests because they have been shown in research to be inaccurate and unreliable. The potential for false positives can cause unnecessary worry or concern for many people.]

Download the Herpes Blood Tests Quick Reference Guide. (PDF file, 112 KB)