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I've grown impatient waiting for my std/hiv test results to come in from my doctor's. is it unhealthy to go get another test done that guarantees quick, same-appointment, results? i tested last wed.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Be careful!: "Unhelthy"? Maybe for your wallet; it could be expensive. Also, there are no accurate rapid tests for some STDs, and others may be less reliable than lab-based tests. You would be wise to just relax and wait for the results of the tests already in the works.

Answered 2/4/2015

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A member asked:

I've grown impatient waiting for my std/hiv test results to come in from my doctor's. is it unhealthy to go get another test done that guarantees quick, same-appointment, results? i tested last wed.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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