What is the fastest way to get STD results?

With STDcheck.com, you can order online the STD tests you want to have done, then walk-in to a lab near you to give a blood and/or urine sample, then receive your results in just 24-48 hours—far faster than a doctor’s office visit, and the results will reach your secure online account sooner, too!

Can teens in Montgomery County get tested for STDs for free?

Eligibility. The Montgomery County Office of Public Health (OPH) provides HIV and Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) testing and counseling services to all Montgomery County residents over age 13.

Is STD testing free in Alabama?

To control STDs, the Alabama Department of Public Health county health departments operate free, confidential STD clinics statewide. Free testing and treatment is provided for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV. To find the closest clinic near you, contact your nearest county health department.

Is STD testing free in Ohio?

The cost of an STD test will vary by location and test type. Some clinics, usually community or nonprofit clinics, offer free or low-cost testing.

How long does it take for STD results to come back?

How long do STI test results take? STI test results can take between five and 10 days. If you have testing done at Planned Parenthood, we’ll contact you ONLY if your results are positive. If this is the case, we’ll give you a call to ask you to come back for follow up.

Why is gonorrhea called the clap?

It is a reference to the French word “clapier,” which means brothel, a place where STDs such as gonorrhea can be transmitted. It describes an early treatment for gonorrhea, which was clapping a heavy object on the man’s penis to get pus/discharge to come out.

Where can I get a local STD test?

You can get tested for STDs at your doctor’s office, a community health clinic, the health department, or your local Planned Parenthood health center.

How long does it take to get STI results back?

With some tests, you can get the results – and treatment, if you need it – on the same day. For others, you might have to wait for a week or 2. If this is the case, the clinic will check how you would prefer to receive your results.

What should you not do before an STD test?

If you are going to have a urine test, do not urinate for at least 1 hour before the test. If you think you may have chlamydia or gonorrhea, don’t have sexual intercourse until you get your test results. And you may want to have tests for other STIs, such as HIV and syphilis. Talk to your healthcare provider.