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Online STD testing & treatment available today

Get safe, secure, and reliable online STD testing and treatment. We've eliminated the embarrassment and hassle of conventional STD testing, enabling you to get an STD testing lab order online in as little as 15 minutes. Save time and get peace of mind today.*

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*PlushCare doctors cannot treat all cases of STDs. Our primary care physicians can conduct an initial evaluation of your symptoms, but may need to refer you to a specialist or for in-person treatment. If you are experiencing life-threatening symptoms, seek emergency medical attention immediately.

 

STD testing and treatment services

Anyone who has oral, anal, or vaginal sex, or genital skin-to-skin contact with another person can get STDs — in fact, almost all sexually active people get one at some point in their life.

STDs can exhibit no to mild symptoms. So the only way to know for sure if you or a partner has an STD is to get tested. But the good news is, getting tested (e.g. laboratory testing) is usually quick, easy, and painless. And STDs can be cured or treated with medication.

Identifying sexually transmitted diseases based on symptoms alone can be difficult considering that you may not experience symptoms or mistake your symptoms for other common diseases. The only way to truly find out if you have a sexually transmitted disease or infection is to get a STD test.

A STD test can seem daunting or intimidating, but it’s quick, painless, and usually free. However, testing is not always part of a regular checkup at your doctor's office, even during a gynecologist exam. Ask your doctor outright for an STD test. Be honest and open with your doctor about your sex life to ensure that you get the right STD test. Some things you should tell your doctor to figure out the right STD test kit include:

  • Any symptoms you are experiencing

  • History of STDs you or your partner(s) may have had

  • Number of sexual partners

  • How frequently you use protection


Learn more about how to get tested for STDs.

The testing process itself differs based on each STD, but most are easy and pain-free. STD testing can take place at testing centers, a STD clinic, or at your doctor's office. A comprehensive STD test can be one or more of the following:

  • A physical exam: This usually precedes most STD tests and involves the doctor examining you for warts, sores, rashes, discharge, irritation, and other physical symptoms.

  • A urine test: During urine tests, you simply pee in a cup for urine sample collection. Can be used to detect chlamydia and gonorrhea.

  • A blood test: The doctor takes a blood sample from your arm or a quick finger prick.

  • A cheek swab: You rub a swab around the inside of your cheek, usually to test for HIV.

  • Sore tests: Your doctor may take samples of the fluid from blisters or sores.

  • Discharge tests: Your doctor may use a swab to collect fluid samples from your genitals (i.e. vaginal swab) , anus, or throat.


Sometimes, your doctor can immediately determine if you have a sexually transmitted disease, but more comprehensive STD test kits can take anywhere from a few days or a few weeks to get STD test results back from the lab. Some clinics also offer rapid HIV testing, which allows you to get definitive STD test results in just 20 minutes. Your healthcare provider may also provide your STD test results online securely

STD treatment and testing FAQs

How do you know if you have an STD?

Sexually transmitted diseases are some of the most common diseases you can contract. About one in four teenagers get an STD every year, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate 19.7 million newly diagnosed sexually transmitted infections in the United States every year.

While STDs and STIs sound scary and can be incredibly uncomfortable, they can all generally be treated. To find out if you have an STD, book an appointment with one of our doctors to order you an STD test kit. Our doctors can refer you to the lab nearest you for testing services. After lab testing, our doctors will go over your test results with you.

What is an STD?

Sexually transmitted diseases are infections that can be passed from one person to another via sexual interactions (oral, vaginal, or anal). While some can be transmitted through genital skin-to-skin contact, many are spread through certain bodily fluids, including:

  • Blood

  • Semen

  • Pre-seminal fluid

  • Vaginal fluid


All STDs require treatment, though not all STDs can be cured

Can you get an STD test online?

Yes, you can get an order for STD lab tests online. At PlushCare, you can meet with a board-certified online doctor during a virtual appointment to receive a lab order for an STD panel. This will allow you to go to a local lab or testing center and provide blood or urine samples needed for the STD tests. After sample collection and processing, the STD panel test results are sent to your healthcare provider and you may access your results online.

How long do STD tests take?

On average, STD tests take several days to one week to get results after the samples are sent to the lab. Sample collection at the testing centers typically takes only a few minutes, or as long as 15 minutes. With an STD testing lab order from PlushCare, your STD test results will be sent to your doctor within 3-5 business days or less.

How much does STD testing cost?

The cost of STD testing will depend on whether you have health insurance. Many health insurance plans provide coverage for STD tests, meaning that you would pay a lower cost to get a test, and most doctors accept health insurance. The price of STD testing without insurance varies based on which type of STD test is taken. Testing costs may also differ based on if they are administered at a lab or clinic.

How soon do STD symptoms appear?

The time it takes for STD symptoms to appear will depend on which STD a patient has. Symptoms may appear within a few days or weeks for STDs such as gonorrhea or chlamydia. For other STDs, symptoms may not develop for months, or there may be few or no symptoms. With STD testing online, a patient can discuss symptoms with a doctor, receive a lab order, get test results, and find out if they need treatment.

What STD can be detected by blood test?

Blood tests are frequently used to detect and diagnose sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), such as herpes, syphilis, and HIV. A urine sample test, which is used to detect chlamydia and gonorrhea, may also be ordered by a physician along with a blood sample test as part of an STD panel.

How does STD testing work?

To get tested for STDs, you will have to meet with a doctor to ask for an STD test panel. Our board-certified doctors can see you virtually and order a full STD panel to the lab nearest you. Often, you will go to a local lab or testing center to provide the blood or urine samples needed for the STD tests. After the samples are collected and processed, the test results are sent to your doctor and you can access them online. You will then follow up with your doctor to discuss treatment options if needed.

What if I test positive for an STD?

If you have tested positive for an STD (other than HSV-1 also know as cold sores), our online doctors are available to consult with you by phone, and he or she can electronically send a prescription to your local pharmacy for treatment, if necessary.

3 simple steps to get tested and treated for STDs today

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Book an STD testing appointment.

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Talk to your doctor about STD testing.

After the discussion, our doctors will recommend a test panel. Visit with a doctor on your smartphone or computer.
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Discuss STD test results and pick up prescription for treatment, if needed.

We can send prescriptions to any local pharmacy.

STD Testing and Treatment Pricing

To request STD testing and get a new or refill on a prescription, join our monthly membership and get discounted visits.

 

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