Understanding Your Lab Results

The name of the lab/test that was performed.

Where the test was completed. Some examples include urine, pharyngeal (mouth), vaginal. This is important to know in case you are positive it can show where you may have been exposed.

Your test result can be shown as a set of numbers or words. To help understand your results better, the words under “Result” are a different color if they are out of range.       

•             Negative or Non-reactive – the infection you were tested for was not found
•             Positive or Reactive – the infection you were tested for was found
•             See Note or “Comment” – see the “Comment” section for more details about your result
•             Inconclusive – this result is neither positive nor negative. This result can occur from inadequate sample collection, very early-stage infection, or for patients                    close to recovery. With an inconclusive result, collecting and testing another sample is recommended

The number or word on this section is what the “normal value” is for this lab result. This range helps show what a typical normal result looks like. If your results fall outside the range, or if you have symptoms despite a normal result, you will likely need more testing.