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katherine465 - September 26th, 2009 8:44 AM

I had a pap smear and bloodwork done at my last GYN exam in august, as I was worried about STDs after one risky unprotected sexual encounter. What exactly did they test me for? They ran through it incredibly quickly on the phone, but all I remember is that syphilis was part of the blood test (everything, whatever "everything" means, was negative)

Vance2335 - September 26th, 2009 8:51 AM

Typically, gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HSV1, HSV2, HIV, and sometimes Hep B and Hep C.

ginger - September 26th, 2009 9:09 AM

Unfortunately this leaves HPV, Trichomonas, Mycoplasma, Ureaplasma, and Molluscum contagiosum untested. For Molluscum contagiosum there is no test available, but it's such a minor condition that you needn't worry about it.

Lelouch - September 26th, 2009 9:15 AM

I would say you should take care about it,at least think about the boyfriend you might be having & let him know honestly about your condition & leave the decision to him.

bluechick - September 26th, 2009 9:38 PM

She didn't say she had a condition.

dextday - September 26th, 2009 9:41 PM

There is no such thing as an std panel, and what you get tested for really depends on your doc or clinic.

getting old - September 26th, 2009 9:49 PM

You should be tested for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, hiv and herpes, at the very least.

besafe - September 26th, 2009 10:01 PM

If you are female, you should talk to your doc about the HPV test being done in conjunction with your pap smear.

Vance2335 - September 26th, 2009 10:29 PM

Hep C is almost never spread via sex, so unless you have a partner with hep c, or use injection drugs, or snort drugs and share equipment, you don't need to worry about Hep C.

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