STD Panel (Sexually Transmitted Diseases Panel)
Understanding STD Panel (Sexually Transmitted Diseases Panel)
What is STD Panel (Sexually Transmitted Diseases Panel)?
The Sexually Transmitted Diseases Panel is tailored for screening of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). The package includes tests for detecting diseases like chlamydia, syphilis, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and herpes simplex virus (HSV). These infections spread through unprotected sexual contact with an infected person or through personal contact. An individual who has close physical contact with an infected person, has multiple sexual partners, or has a history of needle sharing might be at a higher risk of getting infected. Early detection can help get effective treatment and may help prevent further spread of the disease. This panel is also advised for premarital screening of individuals for potential infections. STDs can be avoided by taking preventive measures such as regular screening, avoiding unprotected intercourse, and maintaining personal hygiene.
What is STD Panel (Sexually Transmitted Diseases Panel) used for?
- To screen for and diagnose HIV & other viral infection
- If you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant
- If you are diagnosed with Hepatitis B, C, Tuberculosis or any other sexually transmitted disease
- Annual screening is advised for those who are at high risk for HIV infection like having a HIV positive sex partner, multiple sexual partners, homosexual people, sharing needles
What does STD Panel (Sexually Transmitted Diseases Panel) measure?
Contains 6 testsChlamydia Trachomatis IgG
VDRL; RPR (Rapid Plasma Reagin)
Treponema Pallidum Hemagglutination
HIV Combo (Antigen And Antibody) Test
Herpes Simplex Virus 1 & 2 IgM
Herpes Simplex Virus 1 & 2, IgG
Interpreting STD Panel (Sexually Transmitted Diseases Panel) results
Interpretations
- A negative HIV antibody test usually indicates that a person does not have HIV infection. A negative test only means that their is no evidence of disease at the time of the test. The HIV antibody tests does not detect an HIV infection soon after exposure, before the development of antibodies. Most people produce detectable levels of antibody 3 to 12 weeks after exposure. If someone is screened with an HIV antibody test too soon, the result may be negative despite the fact that the person is infected. For those who are at increased risk of HIV infection, it is important to get this screening test done frequently to check for possible exposure to the virus
- If someone tests positive on both the initial screening and supplemental testing, then that person is considered to be infected with HIV
Other tests
