Q: how long would it take herpes to show up on a blood test?

<2 weeks: It usually take1-2 weeks for a healthy immune system to produce IgM anti-bodies to a viral infection. There are 2 types of herpes simplex 1 and 2, so both tests are available. If a patient has IgG herpes antibodies then the patient has already been exposed 'some time ago.' hope that helps.

Q: how long does it take to get results from a cord blood test?

Depends: It depends on what tests are ordered. Simple tests such as blood type and blood gases are back in minutes to hours. More complicated tests may take days.

Q: how much time does it take for syphilis to show up in a blood test?

Syphilis: Signs/symptoms of Syphilis may occur anytime from 3-90 days after exposure, though usually around 3 weeks. The blood test will likely be positive in this time frame. Many people are infected, however, and have no symptoms at all.

Q: how long does it take for syphilis to be detectable in a blood test?

Weeks to months: Testing for syphillis relies on both non-specific tests that can be falsley +or - and more specific germ tests as backup. A + or rising level of a screening test is confirmed by a germ test. The most specific test is finding the germ in material from a lesion. Since transmission ~30% per contact with an infected source, a single dose of penicillin is often given as early as exposure is suspected.

Question 1

can i take metoprolol medication before a blood test for glucose?i was asked to fast for at least 8 hrs before the test &  wonder if medication counts

Accepted Answer

Ok: You should be fine taking medications beforehand.

Question 2

can i take ibuprofen 8 hours before a blood test to check my iron levels?

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Ibuprofen and iron: Should not be an issue taking ibuprofen prior to blood testing.   Just take it with food

Question 3

at what age can you first take a blood test?

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Any age with consent: People of any age may have blood tests taken.  As far as children and teenagers being seen independently and having blood tests taken, there can be 'implied consent, ' such as when a parent schedules an appointment or brings the child/teen in for the visit.  Some practices maintain a written permission from parents to treat minor illnesses or do tests without their explicit permission.

Question 4

can you still take a blood test if you have eaten?

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Blood tests & eating: Only a few blood tests require that you be fasting--most particularly tests for sugar (glucose) and a lipid panel (because the triglycerides go very high after eating. Most other tests do not require a fasting state--including electrolytes, thyroid tests, liver tests, total cholesterol & HDL cholesterol, kidney function, and blood counts.

Question 5

i have test my blood test lpdl profile what medicine shell i take ?

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LPDL profile: First we don't know the results of the test and before any medication your doctor will request you to go on a diet and to  do aerobic exercise to help you loose weight. Medications are not always the answer specially in your age group. If you smoke consider quitting that too.

Question 6

how long do urgent blood test results take?

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Stat blood work: Some tests can be back in minutes.

Question 7

how long would it take herpes to show up on a blood test?

Accepted Answer

<2 weeks: It usually take1-2 weeks for a healthy immune system to produce IgM anti-bodies to a viral infection. There are 2 types of herpes simplex 1 and 2, so both tests are available. If a patient has IgG herpes antibodies then the patient has already been exposed 'some time ago.'  hope that helps.

Question 8

how long does it take to get results from a cord blood test?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on what tests are ordered.  Simple tests such as blood type and blood gases are back in minutes to hours.  More complicated tests may take days.

Question 9

how much time does it take for syphilis to show up in a blood test?

Accepted Answer

Syphilis: Signs/symptoms of Syphilis may occur anytime from 3-90 days after exposure, though usually around 3 weeks.  The blood test will likely be positive in this time frame.  Many people are infected, however, and have no symptoms at all.

Question 10

how long does it take for syphilis to be detectable in a blood test?

Accepted Answer

Weeks to months: Testing for syphillis relies on both non-specific tests that can be falsley +or - and more specific germ tests as backup. A + or rising level of a screening test is confirmed by a germ test. The most specific test is finding the germ in material from a lesion. Since transmission ~30% per contact with an infected source, a single dose of penicillin is often given as early as exposure is suspected.

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