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reliabilty of tests

I asked by doctor to check me for STD while I do my blood work.  It is scheduled for 5 and a half weeks after my last sexual encounter.  My question is how reliable is a test, particularly a negative test after 5 and a half weeks.  
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207091 tn?1337709493
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Oh good.  Then your gonorrhea and chlamydia tests will be conclusive.

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i should clarify, they are also taking urine and specifically checking for gonorrhea and chlamydia.
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207091 tn?1337709493
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Well, it depends on what you were tested for.  Your syphilis test will be fine.  If you were tested for HIV, it would have about a 90-95% accuracy.  Herpes is probably about 50-60% accurate.

However, gonorrhea and chlamydia blood tests are not all that accurate at any time, and a urine or swab test should be done to determine if you have an active infection.

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