STD & HIV Test

Tests for the presence of bacteria or antibodies associated with six of the most common Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) including:

• Chlamydia
• Neisseria gonorrhea (NG)
• Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)
• Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
• Herpes Simplex Virus, type II (HSV-2)
• Syphilis

Sample collection methods:

• Finger prick blood collection
• Urine sample collection

Tests for the presence of bacteria or antibodies associated with six of the most common Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs):

Chlamydia is a common STI that can cause infection among both men and women. It often doesn’t cause symptoms so one may not be aware they have it & can unknowingly infect partners. If left untreated, chlamydia can cause long-term health issues, particularly for young people assigned female at birth. Chlamydia may be detected as early as 5 days after being exposed.

Neisseria gonorrhea (NG) is a common STI that can cause infection in the genitals, rectum, and/or throat. It often doesn’t cause symptoms so one may not be aware they have it & can unknowingly infect partners. Gonorrhea may be detected as early as 5 days after being exposed.

Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) is a viral infection causing inflammation of the liver. HCV spreads through contact with blood that has the virus in it. It often doesn’t cause symptoms so one may not be aware they have it & can unknowingly infect partners. The earliest HCV may be detected is 28 days after being exposed.

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks the immune system and makes it difficult for the body to fight infection and disease. Some who are infected experience flu-like symptoms 2-4 weeks after getting the virus. Left untreated, HIV can turn into AIDs after ~8-10 years.

Herpes Simplex Virus, type II (HSV-2) is a common STD that causes genital herpes & may cause oral herpes. Most people have no symptoms or only mild symptoms so one may not be aware they have it & can unknowingly infect partners. After being exposed, it takes at least 21 days for HSV-2 antibodies to be detectable with a test.

Syphilis is a STD that is caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. Symptoms can appear from 10-90 days after acquiring syphilis – antibodies can be detected as early as 10 days after being exposed. The disease starts as a sore that’s often painless and typically appears on the genitals, rectum or mouth. Syphilis spreads from person to person through direct contact with these sores. Left untreated, syphilis can cause long-term health issues.

This test may be appropriate for you if you:

• Have had oral, vaginal, or anal sexual intercourse with someone who is infected with an STI, especially if barrier protection (condom or dental dam) was not used, was used incorrectly, or broke
• Participate in risky sexual behavior
• Are considering beginning a sexual relationship with a new partner

Many individuals with STIs don’t have symptoms, so they are unaware they have been infected and may be passing the STI along to their partner(s). The CDC recommends regular screening for groups at higher risk for STIs and for pregnant women as part of their medical care during pregnancy, as many STIs can be passed from mother to baby during a vaginal birth.

This test uses both finger prick and urine samples. For your urine sample, using first morning urine is best. Do not urinate for at least 1 hour prior to collection. This test does NOT require fasting.

After activating your kit, follow the instructions online in the secure portal. Printed instructions are also provided in the test kit.