STD Testing in Santa Monica, CA
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Lab Price: $399.00
Our Price: $199.00
Standard exposure STD Testing for the following STDs:
- HIV
- Hepatitis B
- Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV I/II, IgG)
- Syphilis
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Lab Price: $949.00
Our Price: $399.00
Standard exposure STD Testing for the following STDs:
- HIV
- Hepatitis B
- Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV I/II, IgG)
- Syphilis
- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Hepatitis C
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(Early Detection HIV)
Lab Price: $949.00
Our Price: $649.00
Recent exposure STD Testing includes the following STD tests:
- PCR/ DNA HIV Test
- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhoeae
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Herpes Simplex Virus (I/II, IgG)
- Syphilis
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STD Testing Locations in Santa Monica, CA:
Individual STD Tests available in Santa Monica, CA:
HIV Blood Test
The Human Immunodeficiency Virus, HIV for short, is usually spread via breast milk from an infected mother, used needles, unprotected sex and from an infected mother when she gives birth to her baby. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have assessed that about 1.2 million Americans are infected with the disease and that among those, 25% have not yet learned that they are infected.
Recent Exposure STD Testing
It is important to get tested as soon as possible if you believe you have been infected with a STD. Recent Exposure STD Testing can give results even if the believe exposure was as few as 28 days beforehand. This testing is critical in order to quickly get medical treatment and ease your fears.
Hepatitis B Blood Test
The symptoms of Hepatitis B can range from a short illness consisting of only a few weeks duration to a lifelong severe illness lasting a lifetime. Hepatitis B is a contagious disease that is generally transmitted via sexual contact with an infected person or the sharing of used needles and syringes.
Herpes Simplex Virus (I.II, IgG) Blood Test
Genital herpes is what the venereal disease caused by the two strains of the herpes simplex virus is called. Herpes simplex virus 1, while rarely a cause of genital herpes, has nevertheless begun infecting the sexually active youth with genital herpes. Typically herpes simplex virus 1 only causes oral herpes, commonly called “cold sores” or “fever blisters.” Herpes simplex virus 2 is the infecting agent in the majority of genital herpes cases. Contact with the bodily fluids or sores of an infected individual can infect someone with the herpes simplex virus regardless of the strain.
Syphilis – Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR) Blood Test
Syphilis is an STD with symptoms that are sometimes not easy to distinguish from other illnesses. However, syphilis carries the possibility of damaging, if not fatal, harm to an infected person. Syphilis is passed from an infected individual to another via sex, whether it be anal, oral or vaginal. This is a treatable disease with the help of antibiotics like penicillin.
Hepatitis C Blood Test
Hepatitis C is an asymptomatic disease that can severely damage the liver. It is an infectious disease spread through bodily fluids. It has reportedly affected approximately 200 million people worldwide. Fortunately, the disease is treatable when caught early enough in the onset.
Chlamydia Test
A sexually active person is at risk for contracting chlamydia, especially as their number of sexual partners increases. Chlamydia is the most noted bacterial STD infection in America. Those infected ordinarily do not even realize it until they have an STD test administered. This particular disease is spread through sexual intercourse.
Gonorrhea Test
Gonorrhea is a bacteria often found living in the eyes, mouth, anus, urethra, throat, and reproductive tract of its carriers. It can incubate for years without showing any symptoms, and as many as 10% of men and 50% of women who carry the disease do not know about it. If allowed to exist without treatment, grave consequences may follow for both sexes.
Talking about a possible STD can be difficult. Our nurses can help you find peace of mind as you talk to them on the phone about your situation. They will tell you what STD testing services we offer and determine what test or tests you need. Our nurses are also there after your testing to explain the results to you and provide information about any recommended treatment.
Because we understand your need for privacy, you can take the test under your own name or an alias. You will be the only one to receive the results of your test and it will not be added to your permanent health history. We will not subject you to a physical in addition to your blood test. You won’t be given this consideration if you go to a free clinic or doctor for your testing. When you go to have your blood test done, you will go to one of our labs that offer a wide range of testing services. Because of the range of services provided there you don’t have to be concerned that anyone will figure out the reason you are there. We understand that people don’t like to wait for their test results, so we try to have the results returned to you in two or three days.
For more information about STDs and STD Testing you can visit the Centers for Disease Control or WebMD.