STD Testing Cost

The cost of STD testing depends on the basis of the treatment. If one is not careful and indulges in sexual relationship with multiple partners, then there are chances that he/she may contract one of the STD diseases. Signs of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) need to be taken very seriously as and when they appear. There are some common STD symptoms to look out for in both the sexes. If there is an inkling of any symptoms of STD, one must get himself tested for it as soon as possible.

Detecting STDs

Your doctor, on examination, will advise you about which one of the list of STD tests you have to do. During the testing procedure sample of the blood, saliva, cells, urine as well as abnormal discharge from the genital organs are collected for the analysis. These samples are tested for the presence of different types of sexually transmitted diseases which are listed as follows:

• HIV/AIDS
• Genital warts
• Gonorrhea
• Syphilis
• Genital Herpes
• Human Papilloma Virus or HPV
• Hepatitis B
• Chlamydia
• Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
• Chancroid
• Cytomegalovirus
• Molluscum contagiosum
• Scabies
• Trichomoniasis

Average Charges of Testing for STDs

The cost depends on various factors and may vary from one person to another. It mainly depends on the type and the number of STD tests one is advised to undergo. Since all the STDs listed above needs to be tested for separately, it is definitely going to affect the overall cost of testing. The charges for testing for men and women also depends on which testing facility one visits. One can go to a testing center run by the government or the one that is subsidized by the government. Alternatively, one can choose to visit a private facility run by an organization. Yet another option to choose is that of free testing that is available at many clinics. The fact that whether you have a comprehensive health insurance cover or not also determines how much you pay for the test. Naturally, the cost of STD testing will be much higher for those who do not have any health insurance policy.

If you are a college student then you can get testing done at the university health center. The benefit of going to this facility is that you will get a discount.

• For health insurance holders the cost per test may be between $10-$30.
• For those having no insurance policies, these tests at a doctor's clinic would cost between $50-$200 per test.
• If the tests are done at a private facility then the per test charges are in the range of $50-$150, for both insured and non insured individuals. If you opt for a package of 7-10 tests which is usually provided by private testing centers, then its cost may fall in the range of $300-$400.
• If you want to conduct a STD test at home to detect the contraction of HIV, then a Home Access Kit can cost you around $45-$60.

Even though the cost is hardly affordable for many, it is a necessary expense and must be managed. Your doctor, depending on the results of these tests, may advice you a STD treatment if necessary. You must stick to his instructions to restore your health.