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Truly anonymous testing is available for HIV, with confidential options for every other test.
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Four ways to get tested
Whatever matters most — speed, privacy, cost or treatment — there's a route that fits.
Private lab testing
Order online and give a sample at a Quest or Labcorp center — most results in 1–2 days.
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Discreet kits delivered to your door; self-collect and get results in a secure portal.
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Public health departments and community clinics offer free or sliding-scale testing.
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Tools to help you decide
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Symptom checker
Match your symptoms against 18 STIs and related conditions in a few taps.
Check symptomsTest-window calculator
Enter your exposure date and see exactly when each test becomes accurate.
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Let recent partners know they should test — anonymously and for free.
Send an alertThe state of STIs
Why testing matters more than ever
Over 2.3 million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis were reported in the U.S. in 2023, and congenital syphilis has climbed from 2,163 cases in 2020 to 3,882 in 2023. Most infections are silent — testing is the only way to know.
Reported STD rates in the United States over time (per 100,000)
Chlamydia ▼ 1% vs 2022
Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Syphilis (P&S)
Between 2020 and 2023 in the United States, chlamydia has risen from 476.7 to 492.2 per 100,000 (3%), gonorrhea has fallen from 204.5 to 179.5 per 100,000 (12%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 12.6 to 15.8 per 100,000 (25%).
The 2020 dip reflects reduced pandemic-era screening, not lower transmission. Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus.
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Top-rated STD testing services
We test the services so you don't have to guess. Here are our highest-rated picks.
MISTR
4.5Clinic & treat · Free PrEP & DoxyPEP, no in-person visit
Free online PrEP & DoxyPEP for LGBTQ+ people — the largest telePrEP service in the U.S., with at-home labs and discreet delivery, $0 with most insurance.
Read reviewLetsGetChecked
4.3At-home kit · Best overall at-home kit
At-home STI kits run through its own CAP-accredited labs, with nurse support and prescriptions for positives in most states.
Read reviewSTDcheck
4.3Lab visit · Fastest results & widest lab network
Fast, private STD testing at 4,500+ Quest & Labcorp centers — most results in 1–2 days.
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Plain-language, medically-reviewed guides on testing, symptoms, treatment and prevention.
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myLAB Box vs Everlywell: Which STD Test Should You Choose?
For the widest panel, fastest results, and couples testing, choose myLAB Box — its 14-infection Total Box and 2–5 day turnaround lead the category. Pick Everlywell if you want to grab a kit off a phar
Dr. Amara Okafor, MD MPH - Reviews
Nurx vs Everlywell: Insurance Billing vs Self-Pay for At-Home STD Testing
Nurx and Everlywell both ship lab-grade at-home STI kits, but they're built on opposite money models. Nurx is the only major kit that bills private insurance — dropping a panel to about $75 — and bund
Dr. Amara Okafor, MD MPH - Treatment
Antibiotic-Resistant STIs: What Resistance Means for You
Antibiotic-resistant STIs are sexually transmitted infections that no longer respond to drugs once used to cure them. Gonorrhea is the clearest example — it has outlasted nearly every antibiotic throw
Mark Riegel, MD
Good to Know
STD testing, answered
Quick answers to what people ask most before getting tested.
How much does an STD test cost?
Free at many public clinics, from about $24 for a single self-pay test, and around $139 for a full 10-test lab panel. At-home kits run roughly $99–$209. See our cost breakdown for every route.
Where can I get tested?
A private walk-in lab, an at-home kit, your doctor or a telehealth visit, or a free public clinic. The right choice depends on how fast you need results, whether you want to use insurance, and your budget.
How soon after exposure should I test?
It depends on the infection's window period. Chlamydia and gonorrhea are usually detectable within 1–2 weeks, HIV from about 2–4 weeks with a 4th-generation test, and syphilis within 3–6 weeks. Our exposure-window tool gives you a date for each test.
Can I get tested privately or anonymously?
Yes. Self-pay labs, at-home kits and public clinics keep testing off your insurance. Truly anonymous testing is mostly limited to HIV — see our guide to private and anonymous testing.
Will a test show up on my insurance?
Only if you bill insurance. Self-pay lab orders, at-home kits and public-clinic visits don't generate an insurance Explanation of Benefits, so nothing reaches a parent's or partner's plan.
Are at-home STD tests accurate?
The reputable ones use the same CLIA-certified labs and PCR/antibody methods as a clinic, so a correctly collected sample is highly accurate. The main trade-off is collection technique and a slightly longer turnaround than an in-person lab.
Which tests do I actually need?
A standard panel covers chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B and C, and often herpes and trichomoniasis. What's right for you depends on your exposures and anatomy — our test finder narrows it down in three questions.
Is EasySTD a clinic or lab?
No. EasySTD is a free, independent directory that helps you compare and find STD testing. We don't run labs or receive your results.