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We believe myLabBox has the most comprehensive testing options and is the innovator in the home testing space. They pioneered the first platform to offer testing and treatment remotely in all 50 states and is the longest-running nationwide at-home screening service for sexual health. We like that they are an FDA-registered company and trust their testing process from start to finish.
You should test themselves once a year for syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea and HIV. If you have multiple partners you should be tested more frequently approximately every 3-6 months.
You should follow up with a qualified medical professional to interpret your home STD results for an accurate diagnosis and correct treatment. You may be prescribed certain antibiotics or antivirals to treat or manage your medical condition.
Your test is completely confidential and will only be shared with your medical team that is responsible for treating you. Your health information is protected through the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) which is a federal law that required the creation of national standards to protect sensitive patient health information from being disclosed without your consent or knowledge.
There are many benefits to testing yourself at home rather than a local clinic. It may take days to weeks to set up an appointment for a local clinic. This may be stressful as you may have to continue living with symptoms from a possible STI or STD. When you arrive at the clinic, you may have to wait for hours before your appointments. You may have to sit in a busy clinic with other patients and this may be awkward and embarrassing for some as you may be recognized by people you may know. Once you are roomed, you will need to undergo a genital or pelvic examination which may be awkward as well. Testing at home offers a convenient and discreet way to test for STDs and STIs in the comfort of your own home.
Your results will be confidential and only shared with you. If you want to seek treatment then this will be shared among your medical team. If you test positive for certain STDs or STIs they may need to be reported to the government.
Completing at home STD tests can be as accurate as tests done at a lab. It is important to carefully read the instructions provided with the STD test and follow them as best as you can to ensure the most accurate results.
The at home STD tests are discreetly packaged and will not be identifiable by mail workers or neighbors.
You can take a short survey to identify recommended STD tests that you should take.
Is is possible to receive a false negative or false positive test whether you take a at home STD test or a STD test at a lab. It is very important to follow the instructions included with the at home STD tests to ensure accurate results. If you believe that the test results are incorrect you may need to provide another sample or get tested at a lab to ensure proper specimen collection and accurate results.
