A blood test that identifies whether you carry HSV — even without symptoms — using type-specific IgG antibodies. Available privately and confidentially across Lagos from our Akoka laboratory. No fasting. 24-hour results.
Many older tests in Lagos report only combined HSV antibodies — leaving patients unsure whether they carry HSV-1, HSV-2, or both. Our type-specific IgG test reports each type separately with an index value.
Classically causes cold sores around the mouth but increasingly causes genital herpes through oral-genital contact. IgG antibody confirms past infection and latent carriage. Around 60–70% of Lagos adults carry HSV-1, most without knowing.
The primary cause of recurrent genital herpes, transmitted by skin-to-skin contact. 70% of Lagos HSV-2 carriers have no classic symptoms — their infection is misidentified as "razor bumps," fungal rash, or folliculitis, while transmission continues.
A swab only works during an active outbreak. Our IgG blood test detects antibodies formed weeks to months after exposure — useful even when you have no current lesions. Results include index values: >1.1 positive, 0.9–1.1 equivocal, <0.9 negative. Window period: 12–16 weeks.
No fasting, no dietary restriction. Lagos patients can walk in at any time during our operating hours — Monday to Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM. A small venous blood sample is all that is needed. Results are available within 24 hours.
If testing after a known or suspected exposure, wait at least 12 weeks for a reliable result. If you tested earlier and got a negative, repeat at 12–16 weeks. Tell us the approximate date of exposure so we can advise on whether to retest.
Herpes results are handled with complete confidentiality at our Lagos laboratory. Results are not discussed at the reception desk — consultation is private. You may also request digital delivery of results so no paperwork circulates.
We report HSV-1 and HSV-2 IgG separately with index values — not a combined "herpes antibody" result that leaves you unable to distinguish which type you carry.
A positive result changes management decisions, not your worth as a person. Our Lagos laboratory staff explain what the result means practically and what options are available to you.
Your booking, sample, and result are handled in a private consultation environment throughout. We do not confirm patient attendance to callers.
Accessible from Lagos Island, Lekki, Ikeja, and the Mainland. Open Mon – Sat 9 AM – 5 PM. Walk-ins and WhatsApp bookings accepted.
"Came from Lekki — staff were professional and non-judgmental. Had a positive HSV-1 result, it was explained clearly, and I left with a complete understanding of what it means for my health."
Walk in or book ahead. Located at 52 Sholanke Street, Off Chemist Junction, Akoka, Lagos.
Monday – Saturday · 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Closed Sundays & Public Holidays