Prairie Village, KS
A 19-year-old female asked:
Does a blood and urine test at the doctors also work as a test to see if you have an std or sti?
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Dr. Robert Killiananswered
General Practice 30 years experience
STD Testing: I do not understand your question. To test someone for an std that test has to be discussed and approved by the patient. You did not mention in your question what the doctor was seeing you for or what tests are ordered. A patient visit has to have a theme or purpose and a reason for the test. There are thousands of tests that can be run. They are all very expensive.
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Dr. Hunter Handsfield commented
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
Provided original answer
The first four (gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV) are the most important for most people. If you're not having vaginal symptoms (discharge, odor, irritation/itching, blisters/sores, or visible bumps that might be warts), you don't necessarily need the pelvic exam. But if int doubt, it's always best to be seen in person for STD evaluation and not rely on self testing through an online lab.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
My boyfriend recently had a blood and urine test to see his health. This was not done at a clinic for std's but is it still reliable source for that?
Dr. Robert Killiananswered
General Practice 30 years experience
Blood testing: Nope. If the purpose of his visit was not for std testing then no tests for stds would have been run.
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