How Conclusive Are HIV 1&2 And VDRL/RPR Tests?

Posted on Fri, 24 Jul 2015

Question: Hi doctor. I have done Hiv1,2 and vdrl/rpr test in XXXXXXX hiv clinic, actually I have asked for all Std testing my counsel order the above test. All are negative, please let me know the above test are good enough?? Am free of hiv and all other Stds like chlamydia etc. Please help

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (47 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes above mentioned tests are good enough to know about HIV and other STDs.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX, welcome to HCM.

As you have done HIV1 and HIV2 along with VDRL/RPR, these tests are good enough to know about HIV and other STDs and all of them are negative so you are free from these infections at present.

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (17 minutes later)

Thanks doctor recently I have burning sensation and testiles pain and I have visited urologist he I have informed him about testing status he physical examined me and this may due to street. Is it possible to get burning sensation and discomfort due to stress

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes it is possible to get burning micturation and discomfort due to stress.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,

yes burning micturition and testicular discomfort or pain may be due to stress as suggested by your urologist. So be relaxed and move ahead in your life.

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (2 hours later)

Thanks doctor and one more clarification, when I masturbate I feel pain and discomfort felling this is not new to me this feeling was ter more than 10 years from now I'll feel pain burning urination after 15 or 20 min it will normal this happen occasionally

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Yes some sort of pain and burning urination is normal after masturbation.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,

You are masturbating since last 10 years so some sort of pain, discomfort and burning urination is quite usual after the act. So no need to worry much for that.

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (12 days later)

Hi Doctor,
One more doubt, I have just googled for VDRL testing all mentioned like its only for syphilles and for not other STD, and for other STD we need to do different testing , am not sure what is all about,i have double checked with my counsellor who order this testing ,they told this is enough, and no need further teasing , i have done testing in one of famous HIV testing centre in XXXXXXX
Please clarify.

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes VDRL is specific for Syphilis and for other STDs tests are different.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,

As you had searched on internet or google, VDRL test is specific for Syphilis.

For other STDs, you have to go for different tests like RPR or Immuno-assay.

Thank You

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E