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How conclusive are sti blood tests at 5 weeks post exposure?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Negative results at 5 weeks are not quite conclusive. Syphilis and HIV require 6 weeks, and some experts advise 3 months for syphilis. Herpes testing usually isn't recommended after a single exposure, but if done results are not conclusive until 3-4 months, and even then some infections are missed. If no symptoms, your 5 week results are highly reassuring, however.

Answered 11/12/2022

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Very good. HIV and syphilis may require a longer period require

Answered 11/7/2022

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