Painful blisters on the genitals, buttocks, or mouth that appear, heal, and recur are classic herpes simplex. At Mascot Healthcare, Akoka, a swab from an active lesion or an HSV blood test confirms the diagnosis confidentially. Treatment reduces outbreaks significantly.
These are the symptoms and situations that indicate this test is the right next step.
Clustered painful vesicles on the penis, vulva, anus, or surrounding skin — appearing in crops, healing in 7–14 days, then recurring.
HSV swab from lesionTingling followed by vesicles on or around the lips — caused by HSV-1, the same virus that can cause genital herpes.
HSV-1 confirmationA prodrome of tingling, burning, or shooting pain in the genital area before blisters appear — characteristic of recurrent herpes.
Clinical diagnosis + blood testIf a sexual partner has confirmed herpes, testing determines whether transmission has occurred and guides management.
HSV blood test (IgG)Neonatal herpes (transmitted during delivery) is very serious. HSV testing in pregnancy guides management of labour.
Urgent herpes serologyUnderstanding what each component of the test measures helps you understand your results.
This test analyses a blood/urine sample to detect specific markers relevant to your symptoms and health status. Our doctor explains all results in the context of your clinical picture.
Reference ranges are age, sex, and clinical-context dependent. Our doctors interpret every result in context — not just against a printed range.
A result that requires further action triggers a management plan on the same visit — medication, further tests, or referral — so you leave with clarity, not just a piece of paper.
Swab from lesion (active episode) or blood test
52 Sholanke Street, Akoka, Mon–Sat, 9AM–5PM. No appointment needed.
If you have had this test before, bring the report for comparison.
Every test result is reviewed by our doctors in the context of your symptoms and history — not just compared to a reference range.
We provide same-day consultation, prescription, and follow-up plan where needed.
Walk-in at Mascot Healthcare, Akoka. Same day (swab) / 24 hours (serology) results.