STD Test Kits

STD test kits are diagnostic tools used to detect the presence of sexually transmitted infections through various testing methods.
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Medical device
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Available online and in healthcare clinics for comprehensive STD testing.
Prepared by Shruti Sahoo, reviewed by Dr. Eugene Smith

STD Test Kits FAQ


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Where can I buy STI testing kits?

STI testing kits are now widely available to order from online sexual health services - in the UK high street pharmacies like Superdrug and Boots offer a wide range of test kits. These include tests for specific STIs, such as HIV tests, or package kits that test for the most common STIs in one go.

Do home STD testing kits work?

Although most testing kits work for a range of STDs, “the testing kits you are given depends on the symptoms or answers you give to questions when completing a home test kit,” says Ross Perry, M.B.B.S., founder and medical director of Cosmedics, a skin surgery center in the U.K. Home STD tests work by collecting a sample from a specified site.

How do I get tested for STIs?

Getting tested for STIs is quick and easy. Your doctor may ask you some questions to assess your risk and decide which test you need. In most cases testing is done through a simple urine or blood test. Sometimes, you may need to provide a swab sample too, which you can often do yourself. All general STI tests include syphilis and HIV screening.

Is STI testing free?

STI testing is quick and easy. STIs don’t always have symptoms which is why getting tested regularly (every 6-12 months) is so important. STI testing is confidential, often free and as easy as a quick blood test and urine sample. Where can I get tested? You can get an STI test at any GP or sexual health clinic in NSW.

Where can I get an STI checkup?

Get an STI checkup or treatment for STIs at our partner GP clinics. What's involved in an STI test? Routine testing consists of self-collected swabs and urine samples for gonorrhoea and chlamydia, and a nurse collected blood test for HIV and syphilis. Other tests are offered based on symptoms.

Where can I get Free STI testing?

Community health clinics, particularly those focusing on the LGBTQ+ community, can also be a great place to find free STI testing. Health insurance may also cover STI testing, although associated costs may vary. Finally, Planned Parenthood offers STI testing on a sliding scale, regardless of your gender or who you are having sex with.

Why is testing for STDs and STIs important?

Testing for STDs and STIs regularly is important. Testing can help prevent the transmission of STIs. It can also help you get the appropriate treatment if you have a viral, bacterial, or fungal infection, as many STDs and STIs can be treated or cured.

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