What is STD Testing? Types of STD Test

What is STD Testing?

STD Testing (or STD Profile) is set of tests which is done to check for various types of STDs (sexually transmitted diseases). These diseases, if not found at the right stages, can be fatal.

Which common STDs should we check for?

Following is the list of common STDs and their respective tests:

  1. HIV/AIDS (Human Immunodeficiency Syndrome) – HIV Test
  2. Syphilis – VDRL Test fof Syphilis
  3. Hepatitis B – HbsAg Test for Hepatitis B
  4. Hepatitis C – HCV Test for Hepatitis C
  5. Herpes
  6. Gonorrhea
  7. Chlamydia

There are other sexually transmitted diseases like trichomoniasis, HPV, bacterial vaginosis, scabies, PID, MPC, LGC etc.

 

 

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