STD Testing

Acting responsibly about your sexual health is one of the most essential things anyone can do, especially when there is a reason for concern.
If you have never been tested before, had more than just a single partner in recent years or had an intimate encounter that involved unprotected sex – it’s definitely good timing to run a test and verify that you are free from any unwanted sexual disease infection.
Remember, protecting yourself and others from unnecessary damage is extremely important.

If you have even the slightest suspicion, there are 3 very good reasons to get screened as soon as possible: your health, overall safety and peace of mind.
Additionally, doing it privately is extremely convenient and eliminates any potential embarrassment, discomfort, humiliation and hassle of going through the conventional route.

Furthermore, privacy is another obvious compelling advantage of private testing.
Even though the service is not anonymous, it is completely confidential and discreet.
Conversely, getting screened through your regular family doctor or at a local health facility requires you to provide personal information, plus the test and its result will permanently appear on your medical record.

Finding a local testing center or clinic in your area is extremely simple and can usually be done by entering your zip code and by selecting from a list of nearby lab locations.
There are literally thousands of private labs all across the country and some are open on Saturdays, meaning you can get tested even on the weekend if your schedule is tight during the working week.  

The Process: How Does It Work?

There are 3 simple steps:

1. Select tests and place an order, either online or by phone.
2. Choose one of the many labs in your area and get tested by providing a blood and / or urine sample.
3. Get the results quickly online.

Same-Day STD Test Benefits

• 100% private, secure and confidential.
• Tests usually take just a few minutes.
• Results can be delivered quickly, as soon as within 1 to 2 days.
• Thousands of convenient testing centers nationwide. Choose one which is near you.
• In some cases, no appointment scheduling is needed.
• FDA-approved tests for men, women and couples.
• Fast and easy ordering – either online or by using the phone.
• Competitive and affordable pricing.
• Doctor counseling and treatment option information – if tested positive.
• Avoid an embarrassing situation with the family doctor or crowded waiting rooms.
• No insurance reporting – unless you use your insurance policy.
• At home STD testing kit availability (with some services).
  

Test Types

There are 2 common test types that an individual can choose to take.
The first, a comprehensive test panel that tests for the most frequent sexually transmitted diseases, which is a great choice for people who look for maximum peace of mind.

Alternatively, there’s an option to select individual tests, in case there is a concern regarding a specific infection, such as:

• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis B
• Hepatitis C
• HIV Antibody
• HIV Early Detection
• Syphilis
• Oral Herpes
• Genital Herpes 1 (HSV-1)
• Genital Herpes 2 (HSV-2)
• Chlamydia
• Gonorrhea
• Trichomoniasis

STD Test Insurance Coverage

Tests can be taken privately, which means that the payment for the service is made out of pocket, with no insurance involvement.
Alternatively, at least in some cases, it can be fully or partly covered by the customer’s health insurance company, so if you have a plan with one of the popular providers, like Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Anthem, Humana, Highmark , Kaiser Permanente, Premera or Regence, call them and ask if they will cover the STD screening.