Common diagnostic tests to determine the presence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. antigen for HSV d. Western blot
b. Reiter's test e. biopsy
c. CT scan f. urine specimen
A, B, D, F
Common diagnostic tests to determine the presence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) include the following: for blood: ELISA, Western blot, VDRL, RPR, FTA-ABS, Reiter's test, antigen for HSV; for culture: tissue of male urethra, cervix, swab test, Tzanck, NAAT; and for urine: urine specimen, NAAT.
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