University Health and
Counseling Services
STI/D Testing
What STI (Sexually Transmitted Infection/Disease)
Testing is available and will one blood test cover all
diseases?
There are a variety of tests available for STIs.
Although we can do several tests from one tube of blood,
there is NOT one test that will cover all STIs. Some
tests require blood and others require urine or genital
samples. The most common tests ordered are:
· Chlamydia/Gonorrhea
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This can be done on samples from inside the vagina in
females and on a sample from inside the tip of the penis
OR on urine samples on females and males. Most males
prefer to collect a urine sample. Our test can detect chlamydia approximately 30 hours after infection and
gonorrhea (GC) 48 hours after infection.
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HIV
- Blood test. Our confidential (NOT anonymous) test
can detect HIV infection in most people 3 months or
more after infection.
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Syphilis (RPR)
- Blood test. Our test can detect syphilis infection
from 3-90 days after infection.
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Herpes
- A culture is done if a lesion is present. Other
tests can be discussed with your provider.
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Wet Prep
- This is done on samples from inside the vagina in
females. This test is used to detect yeast
infection, bacterial infection, and trichomonas.
·
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV or Genital Wart Virus)
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This is most often detected on a pap smear in females. A
small percentage of people with HPV have genital warts
which are detected by visual exam in females and males.
There is a test to identify HPV in females that is used
for follow-up of certain abnormal pap smear results. No
HPV test has been approved for use in males.
NOTE: Other tests may be indicated - you may
consult with a nurse practitioner who will decide along
with you which tests are appropriate. All of our
services are confidential!
How much do these tests cost?
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Chlamydia &/ or Gonorrhea – swab $38 - $75; urine -
$75
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HIV* - $35.00
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Syphilis*
- $22.00
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Chlamydia, Gonorrhea,
HIV, and Syphilis package - $75
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Herpes - Culture $154.00
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Wet Prep - $15.00
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Thin Prep Pap* - $44.00
*Abnormal tests may
result in additional testing and charges
NOTE: We are unable to bill insurance companies.
Private insurance may cover these tests so you may want
to check regarding reimbursement. If you have the Aetna
USM insurance policy these tests may be covered. If you
do not have health insurance it may be best to consider
local options that may be less expensive:
Portland STD Clinic - Walk-in clinic is Tuesdays and
Thursdays, 3:00 – 6:00pm. Call 874-8446. Planned
Parenthood is also an option. Call 874-1095.
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