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Find the STD screening option that fits your situation

Each of these answers a different screening question, from one infection to several.

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STD testing uses urine and blood measurements to screen for infections associated with sexual contact. Options differ: urine testing for Chlamydia trachomatis RNA and Neisseria gonorrhoeae RNA answers a different question than blood testing for HIV antigen/antibodies, Treponema pallidum antibodies, or HSV-1 and HSV-2 IgG. Essential STD Checkup and Full STD Checkup combine several of these measurements, while focused tests address a single concern. Start by deciding whether you need a targeted urine screen, a blood-based infection screen, or a panel that brings both together after a potential exposure, symptoms, or routine screening discussion.

What urine and blood STD measurements answer

The Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Test measures Chlamydia trachomatis RNA and Neisseria gonorrhoeae RNA in a urogenital specimen. Those results address two common bacterial infections, rather than HIV, syphilis, or herpes. The HIV 1/2 Antigen and Antibodies, Fourth Generation test measures HIV antigen/antibodies. Syphilis Antibody Cascading Reflex measures Treponema pallidum antibodies, and the HSV test measures type-specific HSV-1 and HSV-2 IgG antibodies. Each measurement has a different purpose and timing after exposure. A result should be considered alongside exposure history, symptoms, and professional guidance when follow-up matters.

When urinary findings add another useful question

The STD Urinary Tract Infection Panel combines Chlamydia trachomatis RNA and Neisseria gonorrhoeae RNA with urinalysis measurements including red blood cells, white blood cells, bacteria, nitrite, leukocyte esterase, protein, glucose, pH, and specific gravity. These urinalysis findings help describe what is present in urine, but they do not identify a sexually transmitted infection on their own. For example, bacteria or white blood cells can occur for reasons unrelated to chlamydia or gonorrhea. The Essential STD Checkup also includes chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV antigen/antibodies, Treponema pallidum antibodies, HSV-2 IgG, a complete blood count, and urinalysis measurements. Symptoms such as pain, fever, or new sores warrant timely professional evaluation.

How broader panels differ from focused screens

Full STD Checkup measures Chlamydia trachomatis RNA, Neisseria gonorrhoeae RNA, HIV antigen/antibodies, Treponema pallidum antibodies, hepatitis B surface antigen, hepatitis C antibody, and HSV-1 and HSV-2 IgG. It also includes a complete blood count, urinalysis, and measurements such as ALT, AST, bilirubin, albumin, creatinine, urea nitrogen, and eGFR. ALT and AST are enzymes that can rise with liver-cell injury from several causes; bilirubin and albumin add related information. Creatinine, urea nitrogen, and eGFR describe kidney filtration, while muscle mass and hydration can influence creatinine. These added results provide broader laboratory information but do not establish the cause of an abnormal finding.

STD FAQ

STD testing screens for specific infection-related measurements rather than providing one universal answer. Available tests include Chlamydia trachomatis RNA and Neisseria gonorrhoeae RNA, HIV antigen/antibodies, Treponema pallidum antibodies, hepatitis B surface antigen, hepatitis C antibody, HSV-1 and HSV-2 IgG, and Trichomonas vaginalis RNA. The right measurement depends on the infection concern, body site represented by the sample, exposure history, and timing.

The Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Test measures Chlamydia trachomatis RNA and Neisseria gonorrhoeae RNA in a urogenital specimen. Blood-based testing in this selection measures different signals, including HIV antigen/antibodies, Treponema pallidum antibodies, and HSV IgG antibodies. A negative urine RNA result does not answer the separate questions addressed by those blood measurements, and a blood result does not replace targeted urogenital testing.

Essential STD Checkup measures Chlamydia trachomatis RNA, Neisseria gonorrhoeae RNA, HIV antigen/antibodies, Treponema pallidum antibodies, and HSV-2 IgG. It also includes a complete blood count and urinalysis findings such as white blood cells, red blood cells, bacteria, nitrite, and leukocyte esterase. The added blood count and urine findings describe general laboratory observations; they do not determine whether a particular infection is present.

Full STD Checkup includes chlamydia and gonorrhea RNA testing plus HIV antigen/antibodies, Treponema pallidum antibodies, hepatitis B surface antigen, hepatitis C antibody, and HSV-1 and HSV-2 IgG. It also measures ALT, AST, bilirubin, creatinine, urea nitrogen, and eGFR. That combination suits someone comparing several infection screens with related liver, kidney, blood count, and urine measurements in one order.

HSV-1 and HSV-2 IgG are type-specific antibodies measured by the Herpes Simplex Virus 1 and 2 (IgG), with Reflex to HSV-2 Inhibition test. Antibody results indicate an immune response associated with prior exposure and do not by themselves establish when infection occurred, the location of infection, or whether symptoms are caused by herpes. New lesions or concerning symptoms need professional assessment.

Nitrite, leukocyte esterase, white blood cells, and bacteria are urinalysis findings that help characterize urinary inflammation or bacterial activity. The STD Urinary Tract Infection Panel pairs them with Chlamydia trachomatis RNA and Neisseria gonorrhoeae RNA, which specifically screen for those infections. Abnormal urinalysis findings have multiple possible causes, so they should not be used alone to label symptoms as an STD.

The HIV 1/2 Antigen and Antibodies, Fourth Generation test measures HIV antigen and antibodies. Measuring both types of signals differs from an antibody-only approach because they arise at different points following infection. Timing since a possible exposure strongly affects how a result is interpreted, so professional guidance is important after a recent exposure, symptoms, or a result that needs follow-up.

No. Syphilis Antibody Cascading Reflex measures Treponema pallidum antibodies, while the HIV fourth-generation test measures HIV antigen/antibodies and the herpes test measures HSV-1 and HSV-2 IgG. These are distinct infection-related measurements. A result from one does not establish the status of the others, which is why a panel or focused test should match the infections being considered.

Trichomonas vaginalis RNA, Qualitative, TMA (Female) measures Trichomonas vaginalis RNA in a female-specific test. It addresses trichomoniasis rather than chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis, or herpes. It is a relevant option when that infection is part of the screening question. A negative result for chlamydia and gonorrhea does not provide a Trichomonas vaginalis RNA result.

Ordering & Results FAQ

You'll receive it via email within 60 seconds of your order unless it requires additional processing (only very complex orders do).

Many general wellness test results are typically available online within 2-3 business days. However, some tests will require additional processing time. You will immediately receive an email & SMS notification when your results are available.

We do not share your results with your physician, insurance company, or any other third party.

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