Question:
How can I get tested without an outbreak?!

Answer:
You can get blood tested at any time, you don't to be in the middle of an outbreak. The recommendation on bloodtesting is waiting at least 12-16 weeks post last possible exposure.

The correct bloodtest is an IgG type specific bloodtest, skip the IgM test, those results are worthless. The HerpeSelect brand is the most common in the US. A bloodtest is an indirect test, looking for the specific antibodies to the herpes virus. So if you have the antibodies you have the virus.

Regards
Mr Smith

Answer:
What if I have facial sores? Will it confuse the results?