testing

[Dallasfan]

I have been following many of the posts placed here by many concerned with symptoms, treatment, and testing for STDs. I have many years experience in the laboratory field and in the medical profession. I just wanted to post a few suggestions to ALL who post here. First if you have a question, it is very important to describe the type of tests you had done and under what conditions. Don`t assume that if you had a "negative " or  "positive" test that you have a 100 % answer to your  problem. I must emphasize that all laboratory tests have reported false negatives and false positives. I must also emphasize that you should never treat yourself, always seek proffesional help with any question .

[auntiejessi]

I would assume you are negative, and I think you can safely assume that.

False negatives can happen, but they aren't common at all.

AJ

[BlueGirl13]

Okay, I just reread my question and it didn't make sense...

So what I will say again - even if you get a "negative" on your std/sti testing and you have no symptoms, would you still think there is a possibly of having an std? Or should your confidence still lie with the adminstered test? (With the appropriate time frame passed of course.)

[BlueGirl13]

Thanks Aj!
Still alittle paranoid over my own issue but I have tested negative the past two years so... Pap PCR DNA Tests so...plus blood drawn for Syph and HIV.

[auntiejessi]

Yes, you can safely assume that, assuming the appropriate time frame has passed for the infection.

AJ

[BlueGirl13]

What if you have no symptoms and you test "negative" - should you also not consider it as 100%?

[auntiejessi]

Oh I couldn't have said it better myself.  :)

Thanks for contributing that!

AJ