What does this Herpes Test kit detect?
Firstly, Herpes Simplex disease, or HSV, is an infectious virus that causes issues in different body parts, most commonly in the mouth or genital areas.
Why choose us?
- We use CE-certified laboratory equipment that sensitively and accurately detects type I and II in your swab.
- The Latest laboratory Technology
- Deal Direct Laboratory Best Prices
- Deal Direct Laboratory Best Support
- Pre-Paid Royal Mail Tracked 24/48, Return to Lab Label included.
- Result Certificate Issued by Confidential Email (No SMS)
- MHRA Registered IVD Devices
- Support via WhatsApp during business hours
- Prescription Option for £30
What is included in the package?
**Swab Sample
- Swab.
- Sample tube with liquid.
- Specisafe plastic case.
- Return bag UN3373.
- Pre-paid label.
- Instructions for use.
Urine Sample*
- Sample container.
- See FAQ Note
- Pre-paid label.
- Instructions for use.
And how long do my results take?
The results are 1-2 working days. But we also offer a while-you-wait service for £50.
Our support hours are 9 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, and 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday.
Also, you may contact us on the mobile number above for emergencies.
How Does It Work?
Order your kit online and once it arrives collect your sample at home.
Then, drop off the Kit in the morning to the Royal Mail Red Street Box. Use the Track24/48 Return Label to the Lab.
Lastly, once your results are ready, we will send you an email with your Result. Also you can view the report in your Dashboard.
How to Get a Prescription?
Customers across the UK have often complained that they have difficulty getting Herpes or any prescription when they get a positive test result. They often visit a doctor or NHS SH centre, which leads to a waste of many hours and travel costs and or paying private Doctors’ fees.
Medicines Online is the first UK Diagnostic Laboratory to bundle a Prescription Referral Service with its Product solutions. When you purchase this option, a positive result report is sent within seconds to the dashboard of our referral GP.
Bundle at the time of Purchase: Price £30
The steps:
- You can select the bundle at the time of the order. The £30 price is a special bundle price due to efficient, simple AI transmission.
- You can also select this £30 Bundle at the checkout.
- Complete your purchase, and if you get a positive result, go to your dashboard and fill out the pop-up Referral Questionnaire from the Doctor.
- If your result is positive, a Referral is automatically transferred to the Doctor for processing via the Doctor’s Login Dashboard. If the Doctor has any questions, you will be contacted by email or telephone. If approved, your Online Digital prescription will be automatically emailed the same day or the next day, and you can take it to your nearest Pharmacy.
Total time: Up to 1 day from positive result to email your Digital Prescription.
When choosing the bundle, regardless of your result, you choose the special price ‘In case of receiving a positive result’. A regular prescription is twice the price. The bundle option is an offer as a pack. This value is not refundable. It’s a good choice if you’re sure you have an infection. If you don’t have anything but want to get a test to be sure, then maybe this is not for you. And anyway you have the £60 option later if you want it.
And the Non-Bundle Price option of £60
You can wait until you get your positive test result and then visit our Online Prescription Page and pay for your Referral Consultation at the regular rate of £60.
The steps:
- Purchase the Referral Prescription product for £60 on the website.
- Provide the order number that you had a positive result so we can track it and Upload your result pdf.
- Complete the purchase and fill out the pop-up Referral Questionnaire from the Doctor.
- For positive Herpes results, your Referral is automatically transferred to the Doctor for processing. You will be contacted by email or telephone if the Doctor has any questions. If approved, your Online Digital prescription will be automatically emailed within 1 day of completing the questionnaire, and you can take it to your nearest Pharmacy.
Total time: Up to 1 day for processing Digital Online Prescription.
Prescription does not apply for HPV, HIV and Syphilis products.
What is the Scientific Data from the Instrument and Reagent Supplier?
Technology Method:
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Limit of Detection:
Type I: 324 copies/mL. Type II: 404 copies/mL
Sensitivity:
In the kit’s positive and negative reference controls, the positive and negative coincidence rates were 100%.
Specificity:
No cross-reactivity of the kit between the microorganisms was observed.
Accuracy:
Precision reference controls were tested 10 times, and the Ct value’s coefficient of variation (CV%) was no greater than 5%.
Result/Outcome/Range
Positive/Negative/Inconclusive
HSV Type I, HSV Type II
Validation-Active Information:
- EQA: Yes
- Inter-laboratory validations
- Periodic according to the validation schedule
- Event-triggered- QC/Calibration/New materials/Batch
Accuracy
The accuracy of our diagnostic methods is defined as the combination of sensitivity and specificity variables. Sensitivity is the instrument’s ability to confirm positive results; specificity eliminates negative results. All our samples are validated with high accuracy (up to 98.5%).
Variables
Also, accuracy can be affected by various factors that our lab cannot control. Infection intensity, patient health, and sample quality, dependent on adherence to “home sampling” procedures, can all limit the results. Although our tests are extremely sensitive, a poor-quality swab makes it harder to detect the presence of infection, as fewer viral particles will be present. So, please carefully consider the information sheet accompanying your sample collection kit to ensure a high-quality sample.
Virus Detection
The HSV PCR detection is designed to detect the virus in the sample accurately. A positive result distinguishes between HSV Type I and Type II or if both types are present.
Any diagnosis should be discussed with your healthcare provider. Any results from our medical diagnostics laboratory are intended to be viewed by healthcare professionals. This can be done with the patient’s medical history, lifestyle, and other factors that may influence results, which should be shared with your GP when discussing these results.
Positive result
A positive result suggests the presence of viral particles in the sample during processing. Upon receiving positive results, you should contact your healthcare provider for treatment. You can also gain a prescription through our website. It is possible that the Simplex Virus does not present symptoms of the disease, but you may still be infectious to others.
Negative result
While this can provide reassurance, it is important to understand its significance. However, this means the instrument did not detect the presence of infection at the time of sampling. The results should still be discussed with a healthcare provider, considering lifestyle and sexual history. If you are in contact with someone who tests positive for the disease or begins to present symptoms consistent with the disease, you should contact your GP.
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Infection and Health are Connected
Testing for Herpes Variant is very popular in the UK to see if there is a connection with other body parts and their function and health. Monitoring your blood pressure regularly can help to prevent sudden health complications. STD home delivery test results are required to see the effect on the health of various viruses and bacteria sexual diseases. During post-operation care, your breathing rate, internal heat levels, pulse, and vital signs. Pressure is the most common of all the problems. And Fit to Fly fanatics can monitor it easily by learning how to examine it correctly.
Checking your pressure with a manual BP machine can be confusing. People with diabetes and hypertension should learn to check their BP correctly. Most of the time, it is convenient to buy a pulse machine from a drugstore. But if you already have a manual pressure machine, this article is for you.
Does Pressure rise when you have it?
Several factors cause pressure to rise temporarily. They include exercise, certain medications, stress, cold temperatures, smoking, illness, and caffeine. People with diabetes can also experience frequent fluctuations in their blood pressure. Testing for Variant Type is a good way to determine which Herpes Variant you have to help keep your blood pressure under control.
Medical Advisors suggest avoiding the listed factors as much as possible when taking your pressure before a Fit to Fly exam. Try to measure your pressure at the same time every day. Especially during the COVID pandemic, this becomes even more important when locked in our homes. You should take a PCR home exam if you find any coronavirus symptoms. It can detect the exact strain of the virus. It is important because people who suffer from COVID-19 face fluctuating pressure and heart problems.
Steps to follow
Follow these steps before you check your pressure. These steps might vary during travel.
- Find a quiet place to check your pressure. Then, listen to your heartbeat. It would help if you had clean ears to hear the heartbeat.
- Visit the restroom to urinate and ensure you are comfortable.
- Remove any tight-fitting cloth or roll it up.
- Sit comfortably in a chair next to a table for 5 to 10 minutes. Keep your arm comfortably at heart level. Then, sit up straight with your back pushing against the chair and keeping your legs uncrossed. Let your forearm rest on the table with the palm of your hand facing up.
Patients with diabetes should check their sugar levels first.
How to Check Your Pressure ( Step by Step)
Please don’t try to check your pressure during post-operation care. I can be dangerous. In normal conditions, you can follow these steps.
If you bought a manual or digital monitor (sphygmomanometer), check the booklet and follow the instructions carefully. Follow these steps carefully to take your left arm’s blood pressure. The procedure remains the same during travel.
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Locate your pulse
Locate your pulse by pressing your index and middle fingers slightly to the inside centre of the bend of your elbow. If you find it hard to discover your pulse, place the stethoscope head (on a manual monitor) or the arm cuff (on a digital monitor) in the same general area.
Remember, if your pulse is high, there can be many underlying reasons. Get a Herpes Variant Home Test to see if it relates to other afflictions. Therefore, it’s also a good STD idea to get a full panel of different Results for test profiles. Check to get a complete picture of your infection types. You should consult your doctor, especially if you plan a long journey and detect an irregular pulse. Only a doctor can decide whether you can fly under such circumstances.
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Slide the cuff on Your Arm.
When using a manual monitor, slip the cuff onto your arm and ensure the stethoscope’s head is over the artery. The cuff’s lower edge should be around one inch above the bend of your elbow. Then, you can use the fabric fastener to make the cuff tight but not too tight.
Place the stethoscope in your ears. Tilt the earpieces slightly forward to get the best sound.
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Inflate and Deflate the Cuff
If you are using a manual monitor, you can follow these steps. The medical professional follows the same procedure during your post-operation care.
- Hold the bulb in your right hand and the pressure gauge in your left.
- Restrict the airflow valve on the bulb by turning the screw clockwise.
- Squeeze the bulb with your right hand to inflate the bulb. You may hear your pulse in the stethoscope.
- Focus your eyes on the gauge. Continue to inflate the cuff until the gauge reads about 30 points (mm Hg) above your expected systolic pressure. At this time, you will not hear your pulse in the stethoscope.
- While monitoring the gauge, slowly release the pressure in the cuff by opening the airflow valve counterclockwise. The meter should drop only 2 to 3 points with each heartbeat.
- Remain still and listen for the first pulse beat. As soon as you hear it, record the reading on the gauge. This reading is your systolic pressure.
- Continue to deflate the cuff slowly and listen carefully until the sound disappears. When you can no longer hear your pulse, note the measured reading. This reading is about your diastolic pressure.
- Now, allow the cuff to deflate completely.
- Your Herpes Variant swab or urine Result reading will be most reliable if your arm is straight.
Let’s assume you released the pressure too quickly or could not hear your pulse; do not inflate the cuff again immediately. Wait for a minute before repeating the measurement. Start by reapplying the cuff.
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Record your Pressure.
Ensure you follow your doctor’s instructions on when and how to measure your blood pressure during your Private Herpes check. Take note of the date, time, and systolic and diastolic pressures. You should also record any activity you performed during that time, like a recent exercise, meal, travel, or stressful event. Even a coronavirus infection can elevate your blood pressure. The PCR Home Exam is the most accurate to check the level of viral infections. It is the underlying factor of your hypertension. Checking for Herpes Variants is also a common tool for checking health issues.
Take your monitor with you to a medical appointment so your doctor can check the machine’s accuracy by comparing pressure readings from your device with the doctor’s office’s.
Keeping a record can help your doctor in many ways. It can determine the type of medicine you need, a suitable diet plan, or whether you are fit to fly.
Pressure Readings
Generally, pressure is measured in millimetres of mercury (mmHg) and is given as two figures:
Diastolic pressure occurs when the heart rests between beats, and systolic pressure occurs when the heart pushes.
Suppose your pressure is “140 over 90″ or”140/90mmHg.” This means your systolic pressure is 140mmHg, and your diastolic pressure is 90mmHg.
Before your Fit to Fly kit, here is a simple guide to determine if you have normal pressure or not:
Normal pressure is supposed to be between 90/60mmHg and 120/80mmHg.
- Normal high pressure = 140/90mmHg or higher
- Low pressure = 90/60mmHg or lower
- A reading between 120/80mmHg and 140/90mmHg could mean you’re likely to have high pressure if you don’t take steps don’t keep your pressure under control.
How can You Control your Pressure?
Blood pressure can be upset if you have a viral infection. A swab kit home Test will help figure this out. Follow also through these few procedures daily:
- Adopt a healthy, balanced diet and reduce your salt intake
- Exercise regularly
- Limit your alcohol intake
- Maintain a healthy weight
- Quit smoking
- Keep checking for Herpes Variant
- And other STD Result Check risks.
- Take medications like angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors or calcium channel blockers.
Shipping and Return Policies
Appointment:
Missed appointments or cancellations less than 24 hours prior are not entitled to refunds. Rescheduling is possible but not guaranteed. Please contact the customer service prior to the appointment time to discuss cost and availability options.
Shipping & Return:
We have a 14-day return policy, which means you have 14 days after receiving your item to request a return.
To Qualify for any return, the product must be in the same condition as when you received it. Not used, not opened, unworn, in its original packaging. You will also need to send it to us with the receipt or proof of purchase.
Please return to: Medicines by MailBox, 89 Falcon Rd, London. SW11 2PF
You can read our full return policy here:
https://medicinesbymailbox.co.uk/return-policy/
We offer next day delivery; however courier delivery times are out of our control. We are unable to offer refunds for any late deliveries. But you will receive courier tracking information once your order has been dispatched. And orders placed by 1pm are dispatched on the same day.
What is the Shipping and Return Policy?
Shipping & Return:
We have a 14-day return policy, which means you have 14 days after receiving your Herpes item to request a return.
To Qualify for any return, the Herpes Kit must be in the same condition as when you received it. It is not used, not opened, unworn, and in its original packaging. You will also need to send it to us with the receipt or proof of purchase.
Please return to Medicines Online, 89 Falcon Rd, London. SW11 2PF
You can read our full return policy here:
https://medicinesbymailbox.com/return-policy/
Note about Royal Mail and DHL Courier Service: We offer next-day delivery; however, courier delivery times are out of our control. We are unable to offer refunds for any late deliveries. You will receive courier tracking information once your order has been dispatched. Also, orders placed by 1 p.m. are dispatched on the same day.
Principle IVD Regulatory Certifications
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MHRA Registration Number: 9489 – Sample Tube & Swab
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