
Why Does a Hepatitis C Test Look for Both Antibodies and Viral RNA?
Concerned about Hepatitis C testing? Learn why both antibody and RNA tests are used, what results mean, and when confidential testing may help.
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Concerned about Hepatitis C testing? Learn why both antibody and RNA tests are used, what results mean, and when confidential testing may help.

Worried about testing positive for syphilis years after treatment? Understand why this can happen and when confidential syphilis testing may help provide clarity.

Unsure about Hepatitis B testing? Learn the difference between surface antigen and surface antibody tests. Confidential STI testing available at STIC Clinic.

Swollen, painful lymph nodes in the groin can have many causes. Learn when LGV or another STI may be a factor and how confidential STI testing can help.

Unsure about TPHA vs RPR syphilis tests? Learn the difference, when each is used, and how confidential syphilis testing can provide reassurance.

Latent syphilis has no visible symptoms but can still be present. Learn why a blood test is essential for detection and when confidential STI testing may help.

Shigella can spread through sexual contact. Learn the signs, how symptoms overlap with other conditions, and when confidential STI testing may help.

Worried about a genital sore? Learn how syphilis chancres and chancroid sores differ, why symptoms overlap, and when confidential STI testing may help.

A painful open ulcer doesn't always mean genital herpes. Learn possible causes, when STI testing may help, and how to find clarity with confidential testing.
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