What does this test measure?
Tests for 6 common sexually transmitted diseases and 1 bloodborne infection.
Chlamydia: Chlamydia is the most frequently reported bacterial sexually transmitted infection in the U.S., according to the CDC.1 Chlamydia often has no symptoms, but it can cause permanent damage to a women’s reproductive system.
Gonorrhea: According to the CDC, Gonorrhea is the second most reported bacterial sexually transmitted infection in the U.S, however since many infections result in no symptoms there are even more unreported cases.1 Left untreated, Gonorrhea can cause serious health problems for both men and women, but it can be cured with the proper treatment.
Syphilis: Reported cases hit an all-time low in 2000 and 2001 in the U.S., but have increased nearly every year since then, according to the CDC.1 Syphilis usually involves three stages of symptoms that can last weeks to years if left untreated.
Trichomoniasis: Trichomoniasis, also referred to as “Trich,” is the most common curable sexually transmitted disease, but about 70% of people with the infection have no symptoms.2 Trich can increase the risk of getting HIV or passing it to a partner.2
HIV-1: According to the CDC, HIV continues to be a persistent public health problem in the U.S., despite significant progress.3 HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the immune system and if left untreated can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). Currently there is no effective cure for HIV, but it can be controlled with proper medical care. HIV-1 is the most common type of HIV, accounting for 99.9% of all HIV infections in the U.S., according to a 2010-2017 study by the CDC.4
Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2: Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted disease in the U.S. caused by Herpes Simplex Virus type 1 (HSV-1) or type 2 (HSV-2). About 12% of people aged 14-49 have HSV-2 in the U.S.5 There is currently no cure, but antiviral medications can control outbreaks.
Hepatitis C Antibody: Detects antibodies to the Hepatitis C virus in the blood. Hepatitis C can cause irreparable damage to the liver, but it is treatable and often curable if caught early.
Collection method: Finger prick & urine sample
1 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance, 2020. (2020). https://www.cdc.gov/std/statistics/2020/default.htm
2 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. STD Facts – Trichomoniasis. (2022). https://www.cdc.gov/std/trichomonas/stdfact-trichomoniasis.htm
3 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Basic Statistics HIV. (2022). https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/statistics.html
4 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Trends in HIV-2 Diagnoses and Use of the HIV-1/HIV-2 … (2020). https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6903a2.htm
5 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Detailed STD Facts – Genital Herpes. (2021). https://www.cdc.gov/std/herpes/stdfact-herpes-detailed.htm
6 Sexually transmitted infections (STIs). (n.d.). World Health Organization (WHO). https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/sexually-transmitted-infections-(stis)
This test looks for the presence of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhea in your urine. If you engage in sexual acts that involve sites on your body other than your genitals, such as your mouth or rectum, then this single-site test may be insufficient. Moreover, there is a chance of a false negative. You should seek medical attention if there are worrying signs or symptoms even with a negative test.
Why is this test important?
Testing for sexually transmitted diseases is important to prevent passing infections to partners and to get the proper treatment. Many STDs have short and long-term side effects, but if treated early can minimize health problems.
This test provides valuable information about 6 common sexually transmitted diseases and 1 bloodborne infection and enables you to share your results with your physician to create a treatment plan, if necessary.
Who is this test for?
Sexually active adults 18+ seeking discreet lab tests from the privacy of your own home.
