STD & STI Tests Guides
Individual STI tests and panels: chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, herpes, HPV, trichomoniasis, and mycoplasma.
Chlamydia Test: Accuracy, Timing, and How to Order
A chlamydia test detects the C. trachomatis bacterium from urine or a swab. Learn when to test, how accurate the results are, and how to ord
Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Test: One Sample, Two Results
A combined chlamydia and gonorrhea test uses one urine or swab sample for both infections. Learn how it works, when to test, and what it cos
Gonorrhea Test: Accuracy, Timing, and How to Order
A gonorrhea test detects the N. gonorrhoeae bacterium from urine or a swab. Learn when to test, how accurate results are, and how to order o
HIV Test: Types, Accuracy, and How to Order One Online
An HIV test detects the virus from blood or saliva. Learn the difference between antibody, antigen, and RNA tests, when to test, and how to
HIV Window Period: How Soon Can a Test Detect HIV?
The HIV window period is the time between exposure and when a test can detect infection. Learn the timeline for each test type and when to r
HPV Test Guide: Screening, Accuracy, Cost & Who Needs It
Learn how HPV testing works, why there is no routine test for men, when screening is advised, what results mean, and what HPV testing costs.
Herpes Test Guide: Types, Accuracy, Cost & Where to Test
Learn how herpes testing works: HSV-1 and HSV-2 blood tests, the window period, accuracy limits, typical costs, and how to order a test onli
Mycoplasma Genitalium Test: Symptoms, Cost & Ordering
Learn what a Mycoplasma genitalium test detects, who should be tested, how the urine or swab sample works, and what Mgen testing typically c
Syphilis Test: Types, Accuracy, Timing, and How to Order
A syphilis test uses blood or a swab to detect the infection. Learn the two-step testing process, when to test, accuracy, and how to order o
Trichomoniasis Test: Symptoms, Accuracy, and Cost Guide
A trichomoniasis test detects the Trichomonas parasite from urine, a swab, or a sample of discharge. Learn symptoms, timing, accuracy, and c
Ureaplasma & Mycoplasma Test: What Your Results Mean
Learn how a combined ureaplasma and mycoplasma test works, why routine testing is debated, what a positive result means, and what the test c
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