STD testing

Which test, when to take it, what it costs and how accurate it is.

5 guides

At-Home STD Tests: How They Work and How Accurate They AreHow at-home STD tests work: mail-in lab kits versus rapid tests, which infections they cover, how accurate they are, and when you also need a clinician.
How Much Does STD Testing Cost?What decides the cost of STD testing: which tests are included, which body sites they cover, and what to check before you order a test online.
How Soon Can You Test for STDs After Exposure? (Window Periods)How long to wait after exposure before testing for HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes and hepatitis, plus what to do in the first 72 hours after HIV exposure.
What Happens at an STD Test? Urine, Swabs and Blood ExplainedA calm, step-by-step guide to an online STD test: ordering, the lab visit, urine, swab and blood samples, privacy and when results arrive.
Which STD Test Do I Need?Not every STD shows up on the same test. See which infections need a urine sample, a swab or a blood draw, and which body sites to ask about.