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.
To get results back for an STD test that requires laboratory testing usually takes about a week, according to Rutgers Medical Services. Not all tests for STDs require laboratory testing, however, and with some tests, such as rapid-testing for HIV, results are available almost immediately. Continue Reading.