Herpes testing in Dubai.
Type-specific HSV-1 and HSV-2 blood test, PCR swab of active lesions, and a senior GP explaining the result the same day.
What we test, and when
- · PCR swab (active lesion) — gold standard when a blister or ulcer is present; types HSV-1 vs HSV-2
- · Type-specific HSV IgG — best for asymptomatic screening; reliable from 12–16 weeks post-exposure
- · Full STI panel add-on — HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B/C, chlamydia, gonorrhoea — single visit
- · Home blood test — DHA-licensed nurse visits anywhere in Dubai
Privacy
Every DHA-licensed clinic in Dubai must verify Emirates ID at registration and upload results to NABIDH — nothing is sent to your employer, and insurance is only billed if you ask us to. Any clinic advertising 'anonymous' STI testing in Dubai is misrepresenting the law.
If the result is positive
Same-day GP call. Daily suppressive aciclovir or valaciclovir reduces outbreaks by around 70–80% and transmission risk by around 50%. We give practical guidance on partner disclosure, safer sex, and pregnancy considerations. HSV is manageable — not life-changing.
FAQs
Which herpes test should I have?+
If you have an active blister, ulcer or sore — PCR swab. It's the gold standard when a lesion is present and can distinguish HSV-1 from HSV-2. If you don't have symptoms but want to know your status — type-specific IgG blood test. Standard IgG tests are unreliable; we only use type-specific (HerpeSelect or equivalent).
How much does a herpes test cost in Dubai?+
HSV-1 and HSV-2 type-specific IgG blood test AED 380. PCR swab of an active lesion AED 450. Full STI panel with HSV, HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B/C, chlamydia and gonorrhoea AED 950. Home nurse visit adds AED 250.
How soon after exposure can I test?+
PCR swab: as soon as a lesion appears (usually 2–12 days post-exposure). IgG blood test: not reliable before 12 weeks post-exposure; definitive at 16 weeks. Testing IgG earlier can give false negatives that need repeating.
Is a herpes test confidential in Dubai?+
Results go to you only. Nothing is sent to your employer. Lab results upload to the NABIDH exchange under DHA rules and are visible only to clinicians you authorise. Every DHA-licensed clinic in Dubai must verify Emirates ID or passport at registration — that's the law, not a choice.
What happens if the test is positive?+
A senior GP calls you the same day. HSV is a manageable condition — most people have long asymptomatic periods, and daily suppressive antiviral therapy (aciclovir or valaciclovir) reduces outbreaks and transmission risk. We prescribe, follow up, and provide clear guidance for partner disclosure and safer sex.
Can I have herpes without symptoms?+
Yes — very commonly. Roughly 60–90% of people with HSV-1 and 50–80% of people with HSV-2 have no or minimal symptoms. That's why type-specific IgG screening exists — and why we recommend it as part of a full STI check, not only when a lesion appears.
Can I get tested at home?+
Yes. A DHA-licensed nurse comes to your home, apartment or hotel anywhere in Dubai for the blood test. Active-lesion PCR swabs are done in-clinic because the sample technique matters.
Blood tests, done properly.
Watch how longevity-grade bloods actually work at Aafiyah Care — drawn by a registered nurse at your home or our Business Bay clinic, then personally reviewed and explained by a British-trained GP. Not a PDF and a shrug. Real answers on your biomarkers, your risk, your next step.
Speak to a doctor
Call us now, WhatsApp the clinic, or leave your details and a British-trained GP-led team will call you back.
Clinic 09:00–18:00 daily · home care 24/7. If this is an emergency, call 998.
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Tell us who the call is for and what's going on, so the doctor is briefed before they ring.
What happens after your test
Testing is only step three. Every Aafiyah result is read by a British-trained GP against your symptoms and history, then turned into a plan.
- 1 · Talk to a doctor
British-trained GP consultation
Every journey starts with a proper consultation — history, examination and a plan — not a form or a chatbot. Clinic in Business Bay from AED 400.
Same-day appointmentSee a British GP today — same-day appointments from AED 400 → - 2 · Or we come to you
Doctor home visit, Dubai-wide
Too unwell, too busy or with children at home? The same GP sees you at home, 24/7, and can test and treat on the spot.
At home in 60–90 minGet a doctor to your door — usually within 60–90 minutes, 24/7 → - 3 · Test properly
Blood tests at home or in clinic
A DHA-licensed nurse draws bloods at your home, office or our clinic. Accredited lab, same-day and next-day results.
Same-day resultsBook a blood test at home — same-day results, no clinic trip → - 4 · The bit that matters
Doctor interpretation of your results
Numbers on a PDF are not answers. A British-trained GP reads your results against your symptoms, history and medicines — then tells you what to actually do.
Plain-English answersHave a doctor explain your results — including results from another lab → - 5 · Get ahead of it
Annual health check & screening
Once we know your baseline, we screen on a schedule that fits your age, family history and risk — not a generic package.
Doctor-reviewed screeningBook your annual health check — doctor-reviewed, not a generic package → - 6 · Keep the same doctor
Continuity with your own family doctor
The same GP, your full record and one number to message. Continuity is what turns one-off visits into real primary care.
Same doctor every timeRegister with your own family doctor — same GP, clinic or home visits →
Already have results from another clinic or lab? A British-trained GP can interpret your blood test results and tell you what they mean for you — usually within 24 hours, including whether anything needs repeating.
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Catch issues early in Dubai — doctor-led screening, bloods & longevity baseline.
Same-day appointments across Dubai and neighbouring communities. Home or clinic visits. WhatsApp us — the message is pre-filled with your area so our team can route you to the closest available slot.
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