Quick Facts
- Sample: Blood and urine
- Fasting: Not required
- Turn-around: 3–5 business days. May take longer based on weather, holiday, or lab delays.
Benefits
- Complete screening – Test for 9 common STDs with one convenient panel
- No doctor visit required – Order online and visit any lab location
- Confidential results – Private, secure access to your health information
- Early detection – Identify infections before symptoms appear to prevent complications
- Multiple sample types – Blood and urine testing improves detection accuracy
Who Is This Test For?
- Sexually active individuals seeking routine STD screening
- People with new or multiple sexual partners
- Anyone experiencing potential STD symptoms
- Individuals who want confidential testing without clinic visits
- Those monitoring treatment success after STD diagnosis
- People preparing for new relationships or pregnancy planning
How It Works – Just 3 Steps
- Order online – Place order and choose your convenient lab location
- Visit lab – Quick blood draw and urine sample collection at certified facility
- Get results – Secure online access to results in 3-5 days
FAQ
What STDs does this panel test for? This comprehensive panel screens for chlamydia/gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, hepatitis A (recent infection), hepatitis B surface antigen, hepatitis C antibodies, and herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2.
Can I take this test if I have no symptoms? Yes, many STDs are asymptomatic. This panel is ideal for routine screening since over 2.4 million new STD cases were reported in 2023, many without symptoms (CDC 2025).
Do I need to prepare for this test? No fasting required. Avoid urinating for 1 hour before sample collection for optimal urine test accuracy. Inform the lab about current medications or antibiotics.
What happens if my results are positive? Positive results require follow-up with a healthcare provider for confirmation, treatment, and partner notification guidance. Most STDs are easily treatable with antibiotics.
How soon can STDs be detected after exposure? Detection windows vary by infection type, ranging from 1-2 weeks for some bacterial STDs to 3 months for others. Consult with healthcare providers about optimal testing timing after potential exposure.
More Details
What is the purpose of this test?
This comprehensive panel detects nine common sexually transmitted diseases through blood and urine analysis. Early identification allows for prompt treatment, preventing serious complications like pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility, and increased HIV transmission risk (CDC Laboratory Recommendations 2024). The test screens for bacterial infections (chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis) and viral infections (HIV, hepatitis A/B/C, herpes) using advanced laboratory methods.
Who would benefit from this test?
This panel serves sexually active individuals, especially those with multiple or new partners. It's valuable for routine health maintenance, pre-relationship screening, and monitoring after potential exposure. People experiencing symptoms like unusual discharge, genital sores, painful urination, or abdominal pain should consider testing (Mayo Clinic STI Testing 2024). Healthcare-conscious consumers seeking convenient, confidential screening without clinic visits benefit significantly.
When should I order the STD #2 Essential Blood and Urine Panel?
Order annually if sexually active, immediately after potential STD exposure, or before starting new sexual relationships. Consider testing if experiencing symptoms or after unprotected sexual contact. Follow-up testing approximately 3 months after treatment completion ensures cure verification (USPSTF Screening Guidelines 2024). High-risk individuals may need more frequent screening based on healthcare provider recommendations.
How do I interpret the results?
Results indicate whether each STD was detected or not detected. Negative results suggest no current infection, while positive results require medical consultation for confirmation and treatment planning.
Not Detected / Negative
- What it means: No evidence of infection found
- Typical action: Continue preventive measures, regular screening
Detected / Positive
- What it means: Infection present
- Typical action: Consult healthcare provider, begin treatment
Inconclusive / Borderline
- What it means: Unclear result, may need retesting
- Typical action: Repeat testing or confirmatory tests
Research shows vaginal swabs have 94.1% sensitivity versus 86.9% for urine in women, highlighting sample collection importance.
Disclaimer: Reference ranges may vary by laboratory. Listed ranges are general guidelines and may differ from those used by the performing lab. Always consult your healthcare provider for interpretation.
Pre-test preparation
No fasting required for this comprehensive panel. Avoid urinating for at least one hour before urine sample collection to ensure adequate concentration for accurate results. Inform laboratory staff about current medications, especially antibiotics, which may affect test accuracy. Schedule testing during regular hours when certified phlebotomists are available for blood collection.
How often should I get tested?
- Sexually active, low risk → Annually
- Multiple or new partners → Every 3–6 months
- High-risk behaviors → Every 3 months
- After potential exposure → Immediately and follow-up
- Post-treatment monitoring → 3 months after completion
Why early detection matters
Early STD detection prevents serious health complications and reduces transmission risk. Untreated chlamydia affects 1.65 million Americans annually and can cause infertility (CDC STI Statistics 2025). Direct-to-consumer testing removes barriers like stigma and healthcare access, improving timely intervention (Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine 2023). Prompt treatment saves healthcare costs and prevents disease progression.
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