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At Home STD Test

New to idea of testing for STDs from the privacy of your own home? Many people research medical conditions and symptoms online, and while there are certainly hazards to self-diagnosis via the Internet, when it comes to Test First, there is no better, more hassle-free way to get tested for STDs. You can order at-home STD testing online and take the tests in the privacy of your own home, with your samples processed by certified labs.

All the at-home STD tests featured here use CAP-accredited, CLIA-certified labs to process your samples and verify test results. Labs certifed by Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and the College of American Pathologists (CAP) operate using nationally recognized standards for processing human samples in diagnostic testing to ensure the highest levels of accuracy in test results.

How the At-Home STD Testing Process Works:

First, select a testing company that fits your at-home STD testing needs and order your testing online. TestFirst recommends ordering a kit which tests a full panel of STDs. It is important to test yourself comprehensively for the major sexually transmitted diseases for two big reasons: YOU need to know, and your PARTNER needs to know. Since many STDs show no signs or symptoms in the majority of people infected, full-panel STD testing is the only way to be sure of your sexual health status.

Then, when your at-home STD kit arrives in the mail, you’ll be ready to collect a specimen sample. The samples you will collect may vary based on your gender. Male STD test kits generally require collection of a urine sample while female test kits include a vaginal sample. Both genders may also need to submit a blood spot sample using a finger-prick lancet for blood card collection. Don’t worry, the tests are simple to administer yourself at home and kits will contain easy-to-follow instructions.

Once your specimens are collected, you’ll ship them to a lab for processing. At-home test kits come with return shipping materials, so you’ll just mail back the samples in the box you received. When the lab receives your at-home STD test samples, they will analyze your specimen and post your test results to a secure HIPAA-compliant portal for you to retrieve online. One of the best parts of using at-home STD testing is how easy it is to get your secure, certified test results online - you can even view & show your results with your partner via a mobile phone.

Lab STD Testing

At-a-Lab STD Testing

Many options to order your own STD lab testing services have become available since 2014, when the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) made a change to allow patients direct access to laboratory test reports.

How STD Testing Lab Testing Works

Select an online STD lab service that has a testing location near you. Most services have hundreds or even thousands of STD testing locations across the country. Once you have chosen a provider, select which STD tests you would like to screen for. Not sure what to select? TestFirst recommends selecting an STD panel that tests comprehensively for the most common STDs. Most companies have you pre-pay online and some provide a discount for pre-payment.

Visit The STD Testing Center

After buying your STD test, print your requisition form. Take this form to the location you selected during the ordering process.

STD Analysis of Results

Once your blood sample is drawn at the STD testing lab, your blood sample is either processed at that location or sent to another accredited laboratory for analysis.

View Results Online

After analysis is completed, you will receive an e-mail notification that your results are available for review. Login to the portal of the company you purchased your STD test from. Results are viewable via a computer or mobile device.