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Is the blood test for hiv and syphilis the same? does one blood test, test for both?

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One sample, 2 tests: One blood sample can be tested for both. The lab does different tests for each infection.

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

Is the blood test for hiv and syphilis the same? does one blood test, test for both?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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