i really wanted to trust the accuracy…
i really wanted to trust the accuracy of these tests. I had been diagnosed with hsv1 a few years ago via a swab but that initial outbreak was so minimal and never having an outbreak since then, i was starting to feel convinced it was a false positive. then a recent scare happened with my now partner where i thought i was having symptoms, so i decided to test again. but i really didn't want to go through the embarrassment all over again. i found these and thought it was the perfect answer. I took 2 and decided that 2 out of 3 had to be good odds, right? then we had a 2nd scare. this time with him having symptoms. He tested negative and while waiting, i took FOUR more. all SIX of the tests i took came back saying i had no antibodies. we discussed these at home tests and agreed i should get a more professional result so i went to labcorp where they drew blood and sent it off to their lab. within 24 hours, i had my final answer. A positive test for antibodies from a past infection.
I am disappointed in how much money i threw into these at home tests to try to ease my mind. Please do not rely on these even remotely and go to a lab office for official answers. It was discreet, private and easy to do.
Date of experience: June 26, 2025