Scoring system used to read the POCkit HSV 2 rapid test*
| Test spot observation | Test score | HSV-2 antibody status |
|---|---|---|
| *A pink/red control spot has to be present in each test device to make the test valid. | ||
| No red/pink test spot observed | 0 | Negative |
| Some red/pink colour visible in the test but not as a clear spot | 1 | Ambiguous |
| Very weak, but definite test spot | 2 | Positive |
| A medium reaction in test spot | 3 | Positive |
| A strongly reactive specimen | 4 | Positive |