Trillions of bacteria and tiny organisms, called flora, live there. In fact, the flora make up about 60% of our feces. Three main types of flora live in the gut: 1  beneficial flora.
Lab results are reviewed seven days a week. In summary, these are usually available within two days of the test taken. Hepatitis tests generally take three days to arrive, and herpes cultures come back about four days after the test.HIV results are available to the patient within 25 minutes of taking the test.Usually about 1-2 weeks. Blood tests for syphilis are available within a day or two. 2  Blood tests for hepatitis may take four to five days. 3  A herpes culture will take three days of time in the lab before results can be reported.
Your doctor may be able to tell right away if you have an STD. But some tests take a few days or weeks to come back from a lab. Many clinics can do rapid testing for HIV â youâll get your result in about 20 minutes. If you donât hear back from your doctor after your STD test, donât assume everythingâs okay. Call them to find out for sure what your results are.