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Private Medical Testing Centers For STD's/STI's

Dear Dr. Frascino - How reliable are the private medical testing centers that can test you for every STD/STI under the sun?Here's what's going on with me and why I have some concerns...I'm having a test done this Monday through A.I.M....
Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation
Hello LMHS5,Private medical testing centers are routinely fairly reliable in the United States. However, if you live in NYC, why would you send your blood all the way to Los Angeles for STD testing? Just because AIM (Adult Industry Medical) tests... Read more »

Will having an STD affect HIV tests?

Dear Mr. Sowadsky,Do people who have an existing STD (herpes, clap...) test positive sooner after... Read more »

Accuracy of std-hiv testing

Dear Rick, I would like to know how accurate both std and hiv testing is for males. I had two... Read more »
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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Hawaii: Waikiki Health Center Offers Free HIV, STD Tests

The nonprofit Waikiki Health Center said on Aug. 11 it is offering free HIV testing and confidential screening for STDs. HIV results will be available soon after testing, while gonorrhea and chlamydia results will be reported in about one week. No... Read more »
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Maine: Center to Provide Women's HIV/STD Testing

In recognition of Thursday's designation as National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, Western Maine Community Action Health Services of Norway will offer free HIV and STD testing to all females on March 8, 10 and 11 at its facility at 9... Read more »
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Media Statement by Dr. Kevin Fenton, Director, National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

As we pause to reflect on the toll of HIV during this 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day, we must not forget that our fight against this devastating disease is far from over. HIV remains a significant threat to the health and well-being of multiple... Read more »
Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation

China's Henan Province Offering Free HIV, STD Testing to Men Who Have Sex With Men

Government officials in Central China's Henan Province are offering health examinations at no cost to men who have sex with men in an effort to reduce the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases, Xinhua/ China Daily reports. The... Read more »
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A pos test for HIV, STD could mean another STD too

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
If you've tested positive for AIDS HIV or an STD it could mean there's another STD too. Get the standard STD clinic tests from a medical center clinic or your doctor.

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safety of testing at state run std clinics... plea

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
i was tested at a state run std center (did not know where else to go)and i was wondering if their is any chance a needle could be used twice? i know i am a paranoid but can any of you share what safety procedures are taken? would it be possible for... Read more »

STD testing

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
How long do I have to wait to test for other STD's besides HIV?

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STD test "time table" ?

Posted by Hawaii_Guy, 1 Reply
Hey, does anyone know at what point in time testing for STD is past the incubation period? I tested 5 days 'afterwards" and if that is not enough time -- would definitely test again.

Thanks in advance,

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