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Query about STD panel testing
Hi All. my query is does taking supplements like NAC or Herbal Medicines (Arjuna etc.) or Whey Protein etc affects STD panel testing like HIV 1/2, TPHA, VDRL, HCV, HbsAg, HSV, Gonnorhea, Chlamydia Urine pcr.
I am taking them as a preventive health checkup and last sexual exposure was 6 months ago.
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You can continue with the above supplements, while you are getting the STD screening tests done
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NAC, herbal medicines and whey protein generally do not affect standard HIV, hepatitis, syphilis or urine PCR results.
Since the exposure was 6 months ago, testing now is conclusive for most infections.
Please get HIV Ag/Ab, HBsAg, anti-HCV, syphilis testing and urine NAAT for gonorrhoea/chlamydia as indicated.
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I can review the reports on a Practo consult, or you may visit me at Synergy Multispeciality Hospital, Miraj.
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You can go ahead with the tests without stopping NAC, Arjuna or whey protein. These are antibody, antigen and PCR based tests. Dietary supplements have no effect on them.
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Tell the lab what you take anyway, so it is on record. At six months since exposure, one round of testing is enough for a preventive check.
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NAC, whey protein, or herbal supplements generally do not interfere with standard STD test results, but disclose all supplements to your doctor.
At 6 months after exposure, most standard STI tests are generally reliable for screening.
For personalized guidance on the appropriate STD panel, you may connect with me via Practo.
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No these supplements generally do not affect results of STD panel testing
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