Can OraQuick HIV Test Detect Herpes Infection?

Posted on Thu, 25 Jun 2015

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Thu, 25 Jun 2015 Answered on

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Question : oraquick test detect HIV but it detects Antibodies could it also detect herpes or other std if you take it

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No oraquick test only detects HIV antibodies, not herpes or other STDs.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Oraquick rapid test detects HIV antibodies in the blood only, not herpes or other STDs. There are other tests designed to diagnose herpes and STD's. Your physician will know about those.

Thank You

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