Browse our range of home STI testing kits. If you think that you have been exposed to an STI and want to find out whether you have actually picked up an infection, then our range of easy to use STI testing kits in the comfort of your own home is just what you need for quick results.
05 October 2024
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What are Sexually Transmitted Infections?
STIs are diseases contracted through unprotected sex and may be caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites. Our range of at-home STI tests is up to 99.9% accurate, fast, and discreetly delivered the next day.
How to Use an STI Test Kit
We stock a range of different STI tests that test for all commonly contracted sexually transmitted infections. Taking a test with STD Rapid Test Kits.com couldn't be easier:
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Exam kit(s) with all items to administer the test at home and detailed instructions will be mailed to an address of your choice in 1-5 business days
From specimen collection, this test will provide results in a matter of minutes. You will not have to send it to a lab and wait several days for your result.
At STD Rapid Test Kits.com, we respect your privacy. All communications between you and our physicians are secure, and no sensitive information is ever sent via text or email. Our STI tests ship in nondescript packaging. The contents and sender are not indicated.
Results of STI Test
Test results will be available from 2 to 3 days once your sample arrives in our lab. You'll access your test results through your account with us here at STD Rapid Test Kits.com. Due to security concerns, our physicians will inform you through our secure messaging service rather than regular email or texting.
When to Test for an STI?
The incubation period—the time between exposure and the development of symptoms—for an STI can be anywhere from a few days up to several weeks after infection. Some infected people never have any symptoms at all, or they are so mild that no one notices them. If you think you've been exposed but you don't develop symptoms, it's a good idea to see a doctor for testing about 2 weeks after your suspected exposure.
Most importantly, until you know whether you have an STI, use a condom every time you have sex that might result in infection. You also need to get tested if a sexual partner tells you they have symptoms of an STI or they have a positive STI test result.
Knowing the Signs and Symptoms of STIs
This is a vital test that one should undertake as soon as possible when the signs of some STI, such as genital or anal discharge, itchiness, painful urination, blisters or sores, lumps or changes in skin, skin rash, or/and unexpected bleeding from the vagina, appear.
Window for STI Testing
The time one may need to take the test, in case they have had unprotected sex and are suspecting an infection, may also depend on the type of infection: chlamydia or gonorrhea—2 weeks, syphilis, and HIV—6 weeks.
The Importance of Follow-Up Tests
Ordinarily, one test would suffice for most STIs. However, with viruses like HIV and syphilis, one would be required to take a follow-up test.
How to Use an STI Test
STI testing comes in the following forms: urine tests, swab tests, and blood tests. The style of testing is related to the type of infection against which a person is being tested. Your STD Rapid Test Kits.com will arrive with detailed instructions on how to use your STI kit.
What If My Test Result is Positive?
In the case of a positive test, you will be calling your doctor to discuss further treatment steps. Fortunately, most sexually transmitted infections are sufficiently treatable or even curable.
Common STIs and Their Treatment
The majority of sexually transmitted infections in the UK, like chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis, are curable or well-managed in a way that lets you minimize their consequences for your life.
Syphilis can usually only be treated by one method, which is usually injections of antibiotics. How long you have been infected will determine the length of your course of treatment. If you have been infected for less than two years, you may only need a short course of antibiotics. You will need to attend a sexual health clinic for this illness. If your test result indicates that you have syphilis, please discuss it further with one of our doctors, who can provide more detailed advice and alternatives.
Although not curable, HIV can be managed through proper treatment, after which the infected person can lead a normal, healthy life. If you turn out to be positive for HIV, further steps required for continued care will be referred by our doctors.
After all, testing and treatment for STIs are matters of one's sexual life and health. Our home-testing kits are private, accurate, and easy ways to take your health into your hands. And always seek help whenever you doubt or need more advice from a health professional. Note that early detection with early treatment is very crucial in the management of STIs.
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