2006-06-05 18:07:42 · 4 answers · asked by marie m 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
No, not all such as HPV which is done by biopsy on women and visual inspection on men.
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2006-06-05 18:55:08 · answer #1 · answered by Bhaje 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, not all STD's show up in blood tests. If you think you have an STD, you can go get a free or very cheap blood test from a family planning clinic (Planned Parenthood in the USA), but the blood test will only test for a few STD's. Hopefully the one you have, if you have one, will show up, but if it doesn't you should see a doctor for another type of test depending on the conditions you have or reasons you think you may have an STD.
2006-06-06 01:17:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No test for any STD is 100% accurate. Some STDs don't show up right away. It could take an infection anywhere from a couple of days to a few years to show up in testing. But if you think you have a STD, get tested. You may have to go back again to get tested if you test negative. Even if you test negative, keep practicing safer sex.
2006-06-06 01:11:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only HIV, herpes and syphilis are detected with blood tests.
HPV is found secondary to an abnormal Pap smear. Chlamydia and gonorrhea are found via urine tests. Trichomoniasis is found by swabbing the vagina.
2006-06-06 03:54:27 · answer #4 · answered by Gumdrop Girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋