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- What Are the Testing Windows for the Most Common STDs
- Quick STD Testing Lowers the Stress of Treating the Infection
- Home STD Testing vs an STD Test That Must Be Done With a Lab Visit
TESTIMONIALS
“I was hesitant about the accuracy of a home hiv test at first, but after learning that this is FDA approved, I gave it a try. It's a better option for me since I believe it can best protect my privacy ”
- Anon
"No matter how many you take an HIV test, it's never an easy thing. Regardless of what you think the results will be. I didn't want to go into a clinic and wait there. I didn't want to talk to my doctor. I just wanted to take the test. I saw this test at Walgreens when I was picking up something else. I didn't want to buy there. I came online and found it. The whole process, from the time I got home until the time I drop it in the FedEx box will have taken about 60 minutes. I think it's worth the cost and the effort. I recommend this test to anyone, who like me, needs to know. "
- SS
"Working in the medical field, it never hurts to know one's status. Although we do use universal precautions, I've worked with a lot of AIDS patients, as well as patients who were high risk. The home HIV Test was easy to use with clear, simple instructions. Everything for testing was provided, right down to the postage-paid mailer. It was completely confidential. I received my test results in less than a week. You get them by calling a toll-free number and entering your private access code number. All in all, it was a very good product, easy to use, and I'd recommend it to anyone who may be high risk for HIV.”
- Cust
"I was treated very nicely by GetSTDTested, everything was very quick, I will recommend you to anyone who needs to be tested, your service was well worth the $90, for what I received. Thank you very much! "
- Richard
" My friend recommended this to me [Home HIV Test] and told me of its reputation of accuracy and confidentiality. In critical situations like where I am now, getting the best services is a must."
- Anon
"The whole process from beginning to end would have to be a 5! [GetSTDTested] You were great and prompt with everything I needed! I would recommend you guys to anybody! I will tell you after this little experience I don't think I will be needing your services again! Little eye-opener! "
- Mike
"My experience was problem-free. The attitude from the people there made me feel confident and safe. I feel thankful to both LabCorb and STDTestExpress for helping me make my testing experience a good one."
- rmc
“I will definitely use GetSTDTested again,this process was completely thorough, quick, fast, & everything was great. All of you are very friendly, it was everything I was looking for in this type of situation. ”
- Mark
"Hopefully I don't have to use your service again, but if I do, I will return and tell my colleagues about your service."
- Thomas
"Received product [Home Access HIV Test] and followed instructions. Everything was as it said it would be. fast results with out having to go to the heath department... "
- Oy
Home STD Testing vs an STD Test That Must Be Done With a Lab Visit
by hivtest
STD testing or testing for sexually transmitted diseases is a must at least every six months, for individuals who are sexually active. Despite the fact that we live in an advanced day and age, people who otherwise go in for regular medical checkups, just feel too shy to even ask their doctor for an STD test. There is a notion that STD testing is taboo, and one should not talk even talk openly about such things. This is why most of the STDs go undiscovered when they are in their nascent stage and can prove to be fatal if allowed to remain in one’s system for years on end.
Lab testing vs. home testing
But this is not how it should be. If an STD test confirms the existence of a disease early enough, it can be completely curable, maybe just with a course of proper medication. If you are suspecting STDs there are some tests which must be done with a lab visit. STDs such as herpes, syphilis, and cervical cancer in the case of women cannot be detected through a single blood test or urine test. There are multiple blood tests that are used in various combinations to confirm whether or not you are infected by any of these diseases. In some cases a pap smear may also be required. All this needs professional help and it is impossible to do it yourself.
However, there are some STD tests which can be done at home. This is especially helpful if you are shy to approach your doctor, if you suspect such a disease, don’t wish to have anything in your medical records, or in rare cases if the doctor has refused to carry out STD testing. The STD tests that can be done at home are a Chlamydia test, gonorrhoea test, trichomoniasis test and an HIV test.
Safe and secure
You need to order these tests online in most cases. Once you have ordered one or more tests, an unmarked package will arrive at your doorstep, always shipped discreetly. It generally takes a maximum of three business days for the package to arrive once you have placed an order for a STD test. You will have to take a urine sample, blood sample or a saliva sample and just follow the instructions that will arrive with your package. This method of STD testing not only happens in the privacy of your home, it is also completely safe. Also your privacy is kept intact and none of these tests show up on your insurance record, and your personal information is kept confidential.
Once you have completed the test from your end, you will have to mail the samples as instructed in the pre paid, pre labelled package that was sent to you with the STD test that you had ordered. Test results will be made available to you within 3-5 days of the lab’s receipt. Some online labs also provide help in the form of STD counsellors who you may consult if your STD testing establishes that you are suffering from a disease.
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January 1st, 2011 at 3:28 am
looks like the comprehensive test is the way to go
February 21st, 2011 at 4:10 am
excellent info – thanks for the explanation.