STD Testing

Sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing reduces the risk of sexually transmitted infections, ensuring that you and your sexual partners stay healthy. At Mederi Urgent Care in the Melrose Hill neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, the primary care team provides STD testing to teens and adults. Call Mederi Urgent Care today to schedule an STD testing appointment, or book your visit online.

What is STD testing?

STD testing analyzes bodily fluids like blood, urine, and saliva to check for sexually transmitted infections. Sexually transmitted infections are some of the most common infectious diseases, affecting up to 20 million Americans. Most of these diseases can be cured or managed, but treatment is crucial to prevent them from getting worse.

Which infections does STD testing screen for?

The Mederi Urgent Care team uses STD testing to screen for various sexually transmitted infections, including:

• Syphilis
• Chlamydia
• Gonorrhea
• Genital herpes
• Genital warts
• HIV/AIDS
• Hepatitis B and C
• Human papillomavirus (HPV)
• Trichomoniasis

You don’t have to prepare for STD testing. If you’re concerned about having a sexually transmitted infection, contact Mederi Urgent Care today.

Are there different types of STD testing?

The Mederi Urgent Care team provides several STD tests, including:

Blood tests

During a blood test, your Mederi Urgent Care provider draws a blood sample and sends it to a lab for analysis. This type of STD testing is used to diagnose HIV/AIDS, herpes, and hepatitis.

Genital swabs

During this test, your Mederi Urgent Care provider uses a cotton swab to collect samples of fluid and cells from the vagina or penis. This test is used to diagnose syphilis, trichomoniasis, and chlamydia.

Throat swabs

A throat swab is similar to a strep test. Your provider collects saliva and cells from the back of your throat and sends it to a lab for analysis.

When will I get the results of my STD test?

STD test results typically take two to three days to process. Once the Mederi Urgent Care team receives your test results, they call you and schedule a follow-up appointment.

At your follow-up, your provider lets you know if your test was positive or negative. They make personalized treatment recommendations if your test result is positive.

How are STDs treated?

STD treatment depends on which infection you have and how severe it is. The Mederi Urgent Care team could suggest prescription antibiotics or antiviral drugs. These medications clear the infection or minimize it so that you don’t spread it to others.

Most STDs can be cured, but if you have a chronic STD, like herpes or HIV, the team uses chronic disease management to protect your health and the health of your loved ones.

Call Mederi Urgent Care today to schedule STD testing, or book your appointment online.