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Can testing for hiv and syphilis be done right away with just a finger prick? get results in minutes? and clamydia and gonorrhea how fastget results?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

HIV yes, others no: The rapid HIV finger prick tests are very reliable. Rapid syphilis tests aren't yet marketed in the US, but ressarch indicates they are accurate if enough time has passed since exposure. There are no reliable, approved rapid gonorrhea or chlamydia tests. The standard tests, on urine or swab, take only 1-2 hours, but with time to send specimens and get results, usually in 2-3 work days.

Answered 1/22/2017

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Dr. William Simon answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

STI testing: There are several sexually transmitted diseases that can be checked with urine. HIV still needs to be tested via blood with results in a couple of days

Answered 10/28/2014

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