Head to head
Priority STD Testing vs STDcheck
Both are legitimate ways to get tested — but they suit different people. Here's how Priority STD Testing and STDcheck compare on rating, price, speed, test panels and privacy, and which to pick.
Priority STD Testing
4.2Lab visit · Best for same-day testing with treatment
Same-day walk-in STD testing at 4,000+ Quest labs with results in 24–72 hours and a low-cost consult that includes treatment.
STDcheck
4.3Lab visit · Best for fastest results & widest lab network
Fast, private STD testing at 4,500+ Quest & Labcorp centers — most results in 1–2 days.
Bottom line
Which should you choose?
On our scoring, STDcheck rates 4.3/5 and Priority STD Testing 4.2/5 — but they're built for different needs. Pick Priority STD Testing if you want same-day testing with treatment; pick STDcheck if you want fastest results & widest lab network.
Side by side
Priority STD Testing vs STDcheck, compared
| Priority STD Testing | STDcheck | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 4.2/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Type | Lab visit | Lab visit |
| Best for | Same-day testing with treatment | Fastest results & widest lab network |
| Results | 24–72 hours via secure online portal | 1–2 days (secure online portal) |
| Headline price | $249 | $139 |
| Collection | Blood draw and/or urine at a Quest lab | Blood draw and/or urine at a partner lab |
| Insurance | Self-pay only; HSA/FSA accepted | Self-pay only; HSA/FSA accepted |
| Consult / treatment | $65 physician consult on positives — includes treatment for common curable STDs | Optional physician phone consult for positives (≈$95) |
| Privacy | HIPAA-compliant; discreet 'SFHT' billing; results not shared without consent | HIPAA-compliant; testing can be anonymous |
| Trustpilot | 4.9/5 | 4.0/5 |
Pick by need
Who each one is for
Choose Priority STD Testing4.2
- You want the fastest realistic turnaround — results in 24–72 hours
- You want treatment handled if you're positive (a $65 consult prescribes)
- You value a top-rated, heavily-reviewed service
- You'd rather give a sample in person at a Quest lab
- You want discreet billing that doesn't spell out 'STD' on your statement
Choose STDcheck4.3
- You want results fast — within 1–2 days, not a week of mailing
- You'd rather give a sample in person at a real Quest or Labcorp lab
- You need a nearby location and don't want to wait for a kit to arrive
- You want the option of an early-detection HIV RNA test
- You're 16–17 and need to test without parental consent
FAQs
Priority STD Testing vs STDcheck: common questions
Is Priority STD Testing or STDcheck better?
On our scoring, STDcheck rates 4.3/5 and Priority STD Testing 4.2/5. STDcheck is our pick for fastest results & widest lab network, while Priority STD Testing is the better choice for same-day testing with treatment — so the right one depends on what matters most to you.
What's the difference between Priority STD Testing and STDcheck?
Priority STD Testing is lab visit (24–72 hours via secure online portal), while STDcheck is lab visit (1–2 days (secure online portal)). Same-day walk-in STD testing at 4,000+ Quest labs with results in 24–72 hours and a low-cost consult that includes treatment.
Which is more private, Priority STD Testing or STDcheck?
Priority STD Testing: HIPAA-compliant; discreet 'SFHT' billing; results not shared without consent. STDcheck: HIPAA-compliant; testing can be anonymous.