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Frequently asked questions about STD testing

How do I get tested for herpes?

* During an outbreak:

Your healthcare provider will look at the sores and see if they seem typical of a herpes outbreak. If they are, your provider may swab... For detail, click here.

Should I get an HIV test?

The following are behaviors that increase your chances of getting HIV. If you answer yes to any of them, you should definitely get an HIV test... For detail, click here.

How long after a possible exposure should I wait to get tested for HIV?

Most HIV tests are antibody tests that measure the antibodies your body makes against HIV. It can take some time for the immune system to... For detail, click here.

How do HIV tests work?

Once HIV enters the body, the immune system starts to produce antibodies - chemicals that are part of the immune system that recognize invaders like bacteria... For detail, click here.

How do I get tested for Human Papilloma Virus/HPV?

* For women: A swab from your cervix can be tested for HPV DNA, although this is not normally done unless you have an abnormal Pap smear... For detail, click here.