Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infections transmitted through sexual contact, caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites. They can lead to various health complications if untreated. The advanced STD test package offers a thorough screening for multiple STDs. The STD advanced check-up test can be used for the diagnosis of eight STDs – syphilis, chlamydia, herpes (HSV types I & II), hepatitis B & C, and HIV 1 & 2. The test checks for the presence of antibodies and antigens produced by your blood against the organisms that cause these STDs. Each test is designed to accurately identify the presence of specific pathogens through advanced diagnostic techniques.

The STD test package ensures complete confidentiality and delivers highly accurate results through state-of-the-art laboratory technologies. The sample will be collected by a trained technician (eMedic) at your chosen location after the booking. For prompt and accurate results, your blood sample will be sent for testing to an ICMR- and NABL/NABH -approved laboratory. The reports will be delivered to you within 5 working days on your email address or WhatsApp number.

Prerequisites

There are no special requirements for the test. Fasting before the test is not necessary...

The best time to get tested

You can undergo testing with the STD Advanced Test Package at any time.

Eligibility for STD Advanced Checkup

Anyone can undergo this test; however, all individuals who are not in monogamous relationships and who engage in regular sexual activity, especially without protection, should undergo an STD advanced checkup. Additionally, all sexually active women, men who have sex with men, pregnant women, people with HIV, and people who use injectable drugs should also get the STD advanced checkup done.

Cautions Before STD Advanced Checkup

No special precautions are required before taking the test. Any symptoms or concerns experienced by the individual should be disclosed to the healthcare provider as it can affect the sensitivity and accuracy of the results.

Here are some benefits of doing the advanced STD test:

• Appropriate Management: Testing helps to accurately identify the organism responsible for an STD infection, thus enabling medical professionals to treat it appropriately. Most bacterial STDs can be cured by antibiotics. Viral STDs like HIV can be managed with antiviral medicines. This helps reduce the severity of symptoms and prevent the spread of infection.

• Avoid Complications: If not treated in their early stages, STDs can progress and cause health complications such as reproductive problems, pelvic inflammatory disorder, malignancies, and even death. Getting the advanced STD test allows for early diagnosis and treatment, thus preventing further health complications due to STDs.

• Prevent transmission: Many STDs may show minimal to no symptoms. Testing helps identify the presence of STDs in such cases, which allows you to take precautions to prevent their unintentional spread to your partner/partners. Further, STDs in pregnant women can be transmitted to the baby or can lead to pregnancy complications. Testing before and during pregnancy aids in avoiding these issues.

The test results of the STD package are expressed as reactive/non-reactive or negative/positive. The table given below can help you understand the test results:

Here’s how to interpret the results:

• Non-reactive: No antibodies or antigens detected; the test result is negative.

• Reactive: Antibodies or antigens detected; the test result is positive.

• Borderline: The result is inconclusive, falling between non-reactive and reactive.

• Negative: No antibodies detected.

• Equivocal: The result is unclear; retesting is recommended.

• Positive: Antibodies detected; the test result is positive.