STD Reference Guide

  • by Hal
  • 10.8.07
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TEST HOW DID I GET? SYMPTOMS TEST DISC WINDOW PERIOD
HIV PCR/DNA QUALITATIVE TEST
HIV ELISA ANTIBODY
Unprotected vaginal/anal sex, broken condom, any blood or bodily fluid contact There can be no symptoms of early HIV. flu like symptoms, or sores on gums PCR/DNA checks for actual HIV in bloodstream ELISA checks for antibody response PCR/DNA detects HIV 10-14 days after exposure
ELISA detects
HIV 6 wks to 6 mos after exposure
URINE CHLAMYDIA
GONNORHEA
Unprotected vaginal, anal, oral sex, sharing toys w/no condom, any mixes of semen and vag fluid CHLAMYDIA
Clear or white discharge, burning w/ urination, cramps, GON. Same as above green/yellow discharge
URINE test
Early detection sensitive and specific urine amplification test.
This test can pick up Chlamydia and Gonnorhea
3 days after exposure.
HEP A B C ANTIBODY
PANEL
Blood Test
A=fecal/oral, bad food or water B= blood, semen, vaginal secretions C= blood to blood Dark Urine, light stools, yellow eyes and skin. Nausea, vomiting abdominalpain Blood test that looks for the antibody response for all 3 types of Hepatitis Hep A=
2-7wks
Hep B=
6=23wks
Hep C=
2-25wks
HERPES I,II
PANEL
Unprotected/protected
Vaginal/Anal/Oral contact
Small Blisters or sores painful, itchy, can't pee, can transmit w/o symptoms Blood test that looks for the antibody response for both types of Herpes Symptoms can be early as 2 days.
Test will detect after 6 weeks
URINARY TRACT INFECT Rough Vaginal/Anal Sex, Lubricants, condoms, allergies, no panties, wet clothes, hot tubs Painful burning with
Frequent urination
Urine test Culture and Sensitivity, looks for bacteria At onset of symptoms.
Test ASAP
SYPHILLIS Unprotected/Protected
Anal, Vaginal, oral, wherever legion is exposed to body.
Sore (chancre) firm, round, small painless. Skin rash, can progress to paralysis, blindness, etc. RPR (rapid plasma reagent quant) blood test checks for bacteria Symptoms 10-90 days, tests for the antibody two weeks after exposure
EVERYTHING PANEL Apply all the risks from above mentioned diseases, and click for more info on risk chart Apply all the symptoms from above mentioned diseases Apply all descriptions of tests above, click for details Up to 4 days to receive all test results