This panel provides an assessment of sexual health by screening for three common sexually transmitted infections (STIs): chlamydia, gonorrhea and trichomoniasis.
Preparation: For your urine test, it’s best not to urinate for two hours before your sample collection; urinating within this period could affect the accuracy of your results.
A common STI caused by the bacteria, Chlamydia trachomatis. Many people with chlamydia have no symptoms. When present, symptoms may include discharge or painful urination. Chlamydia is easily treated with antibiotics. If not diagnosed and treated, it can cause severe health problems.
A common STI caused by the bacteria, Neisseria gonorrhoeae. While many men exhibit symptoms of a gonorrheal infection, women usually do not. When gonorrhea symptoms do occur, they include pain or burning during urination and a yellowish discharge. Gonorrhea can be treated with antibiotics, but if left untreated, can cause severe complications.
A common STI (also known as "trich") caused by the parasite, Trichomonas vaginalis. Most people infected with trichomonas cannot tell they are affected. Women may notice itching, burning, redness or soreness of the genitals, discomfort with urination or discharge. Men may feel itching or irritation inside the penis, burning after urination or ejaculation, or some discharge. Trichomonas can be treated with antibiotics.
Annual chlamydia and gonorrhea screenings are recommended for all sexually active women younger than 25 years, as well as older women with risk factors such as new or multiple sex partners, or a sex partner who has a sexually transmitted infection.¹
Annual screening for syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhea is recommended for all sexually active gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men.¹
Discussing symptoms concerning for chlamydia, gonorrhea, or trichomoniasis can be uncomfortable.
With this test you can purchase from the comfort of your own home and conveniently go to a confidential testing location at one of our more than 2,000 patient service centers.
1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Which STD Tests Should I Get? Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Reviewed December 14, 2021. Accessed October 27, 2022. https://www.cdc.gov/sti/testing/
2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Chlamydia – CDC Basic Fact Sheet. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Reviewed April 12, 2022. Accessed October 2, 2023. https://www.cdc.gov/chlamydia/about/
3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Gonorrhea – CDC Detailed Fact Sheet. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Reviewed April 11, 2023. Accessed October 2, 2023. https://www.cdc.gov/gonorrhea/about/
4. Cleveland Clinic. Are STIs and STDs the Same Thing? November 29, 2022. Accessed October 2, 2023. https://health.clevelandclinic.org/sti-vs-std/
<p>1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Which STD Tests Should I Get? Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Reviewed December 14, 2021. Accessed October 27, 2022. <a title="Getting Tested for STIs" href="https://www.cdc.gov/sti/testing/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.cdc.gov/sti/testing/</a><a title="Getting Tested for STIs" href="https://www.cdc.gov/sti/testing/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a></p> <p>2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Chlamydia – CDC Basic Fact Sheet. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Reviewed April 12, 2022. Accessed October 2, 2023. <a title="About Chlamydia" href="https://www.cdc.gov/chlamydia/about/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.cdc.gov/chlamydia/about/</a></p> <p>3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Gonorrhea – CDC Detailed Fact Sheet. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Reviewed April 11, 2023. Accessed October 2, 2023. <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/gonorrhea/about/" target="_blank" title="About Gonorrhea" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.cdc.gov/gonorrhea/about</a>/</p> <p>4. Cleveland Clinic. Are STIs and STDs the Same Thing? November 29, 2022. Accessed October 2, 2023. <a href="https://health.clevelandclinic.org/sti-vs-std/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="STIs and STDs">https://health.clevelandclinic.org/sti-vs-std/</a></p>
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Both terms refer to essentially the same thing: infections that get passed from one person to another through sexual interaction.4 However, healthcare providers are increasingly adopting the term STI since it is more accurate and less misleading. When caught and treated early, most STIs do not develop into STDs, and since there is less stigma around the word “infection” than “disease,” the term STI may help encourage more people to seek testing and treatment.
Anyone who is sexually active with a new sexual partner, or multiple sexual partners, should consider taking an STI test to monitor their health. In addition, annual screenings for chlamydia and gonorrhea are recommended for sexually active women younger than 25. Men who have sex with men, or sexually active men who are gay or bisexual, should also have annual screenings for syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhea.1
Chlamydia can usually be detected within a few days or weeks after exposure using a urine-based STI test. If you suspect exposure or have symptoms like painful urination or unusual discharge, a urine test is the most accurate and convenient option.
STI testing windows can be complex. If there are any concerns or questions about when to test, it’s recommended to speak with your healthcare provider for next steps.
No, trichomoniasis (“trich”) is caused by a parasite in the genital tract, so blood tests can’t detect it. It is best detected through urine sample or swab testing. Our STI test screens for trichomoniasis using a urine sample for reliable and confidential results.
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