I went through the get checked Lab Form. I'm wondering why there is no test for Herpes. I have a small red bump at the base of the shaft of my penis. No discharge. Not painful. Not itchy. But is it not possible that this could be Herpes and if so, why is there no test on the list of suggested tests?

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Home / Answered Questions / I went through the get checked Lab Form. I’m wondering why there is no test for Herpes. I have a small red bump at the base of the shaft of my penis. No discharge. Not painful. Not itchy. But is it not possible that this could be Herpes and if so, why is there no test on the list of suggested tests?

I went through the get checked Lab Form. I’m wondering why there is no test for Herpes. I have a small red bump at the base of the shaft of my penis. No discharge. Not painful. Not itchy. But is it not possible that this could be Herpes and if so, why is there no test on the list of suggested tests?

Hi and thank you for your questions.

Herpes is not part of the routine testing offered through Get Checked Online (GCO).

As stated on the Get Checked Online website in the “What can I test for?” section only Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis C tests are offered. If you would like to get tested for other kinds of STIs, you will need to visit a clinic or see your doctor. If you are having any symptoms that are concerning you I would recommend that you to get them checked by a care provider such as a doctor or nurse at a walk-in clinic

Have a look at our Clinic Finder to locate a sexual health clinic in your area.

Please let us know if this does not answer your question or if you have any more questions or concerns.

Health Nurse

This answer was posted on December 12, 2019.