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There is no blanket answer to this question. Each blood test for STDs has a different rate of false positives and false negatives. The answer depends on the STD being tested, the patient's health history and exposure history, and the methodology used by the lab for the test. Talk to your health care provider for information specific to the tests that you have had.

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Q: How accurate are STD blood tests?
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