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Possible HIV exposure in the last 72 hours?
What PEP is, why timing matters and where to start in Palm Beach County.
Read PEP guideHIV preventionPrEP vs PEP: what is the difference?
One is planned prevention; the other is time-sensitive after a possible exposure.
Compare PrEP & PEPTimingHow soon after sex should I get tested?
Why testing immediately can be too early and why repeat testing may be recommended.
Read timing guideHIV testingHIV test window periods
CDC detection ranges for NAT, lab antigen/antibody, rapid and antibody tests.
See the windowsSymptomsCan you have an STI with no symptoms?
Yes. Why feeling normal does not rule out an infection.
Read guideRiskDo I need testing if I used a condom?
How condoms change risk and why they do not eliminate every STI risk.
Read guideTestingWhat is included in an STI panel?
Why “full panel” is not standardized and what can affect the tests chosen.
See what gets testedTesting sitesDo I need throat or rectal testing?
Why the body site exposed can affect which samples are useful.
Read guideFirst visitWhat happens during an STI test?
Urine, blood, swabs and what clinicians may ask before choosing tests.
Read guideResultsWhat happens if an STI test is positive?
Treatment, partner considerations and follow-up testing.
Read next stepsLocalPalm Beach County testing resources
Public-health options, Wellington care and what to check before you go.
See local resourcesWellingtonRapid HIV testing in Wellington
How fast results are and what to know about the testing window.
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