Suggest Tests To Diagnose STDs

Posted on Wed, 9 Jul 2014

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Question : i have had multiple sex partners and have mostly used protection.There have been a couple of instances where i didnt and have also had oral sex.I have no visible symptoms of any std but jusst wanted to take a regular test to be on the safer side.!which test would you suggest?

Answered by Dr. Sanjay Kumar Kanodia (48 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Battery of investigations for STDs

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Welcome and thanks for posting your query to the forum.

I can understand your concern for the possibility of any sexually transmitted infection in yourself after having multiple partners with and without condoms.

After reading your query with diligence I suggest you to go for a battery of investigations to clear your mind from the possibility of any sexually transmitted infection.

In your kind of situation I prefer to do following tests:

- Complete blood counts including Hb, TLC, DLC and ESR.

- ELISA for HIV 1 & 2.

- VDRL for syphilis.

- IgM & IgG for HSV 1 & 2.

- Serology for hepatitis B & C.

- Urine examination complete.

By doing above tests you will not only get a complete idea regarding your STD profile but also regarding your general health too.

I hope above informations will help you. I will be glad to answer any further of your queries.

Regards,

Dr Sanjay Kumar Kanodia
MD -Dermatology and Sexually transmitted diseases

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar