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1695 N Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, California 92262
7.72 mile
Tel: 7603220976
Today's best offer is: $10 off any order. Discount will be applied automatically.
1100 N Palm Canyon Dr Ste 207, Palm Springs, California 92262
8.11 mile
Tel: 7603224570
Today's best offer is: $10 off any order. Discount will be applied automatically.
555 E. Tachevah Dr. Suite 3e, Palm Springs, California 92262
8.15 mile
Tel: 7603223097
Today's best offer is: $10 off any order. Discount will be applied automatically.
11750 Cholla Dr, Ste B, Desert Hot Springs, California 92240
1.82 mile
Tel: (760) 251-0044
Appointment Required: No
1695 N Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, California 92262
7.75 mile
Tel: (760) 992-0492
Tel: (760) 323-1999
Appointment Required: No
Free condoms available. Please visit website to complete the request form for a free HIV self-test kit.
1695 N Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, California 92262
7.75 mile
Tel: (760) 323-2118
Tel: (760) 567-2431
Appointment Required: No
HIV testing free for those eligible for Family P.A.C.T.
1515 N Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, California 92262
7.8 mile
Tel: (760) 778-2210
Tel: (800) 720-9553
Tel: (760) 778-2214
Appointment Required: Yes
68555 Ramon Rd, Stes 105, Cathedral City, California 92234
9.09 mile
Tel: (760) 507-3310
Appointment Required: Yes
1180 N Indian Canyon Dr, Ste W-300, Palm Springs, California 92262
10.22 mile
Tel: (760) 416-3770
Appointment Required: No
69175 Ramon Rd, Bldg A, Cathedral City, California 92234
10.98 mile
Tel: (760) 321-6776
Appointment Required: Yes
If you are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale. Please bring the following documents: photo ID. Fees for services are based on your household income. You will not be turned away because of your inability to pay.
71777 San Jacinto Dr, Ste 202, Rancho Mirage, California 92270
16.41 mile
Tel: (888) 743-7526
Tel: (619) 291-0959
Appointment Required: Yes
3559 W Ramsey St , D-6, Banning, California 92220
19.96 mile
Tel: (951) 846-3261
Appointment Required: Yes
Must be Native American or married to a Native American.
11555½ Potrero Rd, Banning, California 92220
19.96 mile
Tel: (951) 849-4761
Tel: (800) 732-8805
Appointment Required: Yes
HIV testing free for those eligible for Family P.A.C.T. All persons age 12 years and older are eligible for confidential STD testing. Children under the age of 12 must have parental consent.
3055 W Ramsey St, Banning, California 92220
21.15 mile
Tel: (951) 849-6794
Tel: (800) 720-9553
Tel: (951) 849-0060
Appointment Required: Yes
HIV testing free for those eligible for Family P.A.C.T. All persons age 12 years and older are eligible for confidential STD testing. Children under the age of 12 must have parental consent.
47-923 Oasis St, Indio, California 92201
24.57 mile
Tel: (760) 863-8283
Tel: (800) 720-9553
Tel: (760) 863-8366
Appointment Required: Yes
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Start Symptom CheckerWhich Method of STD Testing is Suitable for Me?
Every sexually active individual must protect their sexual health. Regular STD testing is the only way to care for your sexual health. However, sometimes it becomes confusing to select the right testing method as there are so many options available. For your convenience, we have gathered information about all available STD testing methods in Desert Hot Springs, California. Check them out to find out which option is suitable for you.
This is one of the most popular ways to get tested for STDs today. These tests combine the best of both worlds for convenience and accuracy. You will order the test online at home, but you can walk into a professional lab testing center to get tested.
Another option is to simply visit your regular clinic and talk to your doctor.
If you do not want to visit a testing center, then a great alternative is an at-home test kit. You don’t even need to leave your house to get tested for STDs this way, which makes it the most discreet option. Everything is done through email and snail mail.
One last option for STD testing is a trip to a free clinic. If you go to a public STD-testing clinic, then you may get a free or discounted test, depending on your financial situation.
Learn more in our ultimate guide to STD testing.
It can be, but it does not necessarily have to be. What many people need to understand is that laboratory tests would most often than not be relatively pricey due to the technology that is being utilized behind these diagnostic techniques. However, opting for specific laboratories that offer more convenient testing procedures and discounted prices for diagnostic tests would help ensure that the price will not be much of an issue in providing you with the conclusive diagnosis of your condition. It might take some independent scanning to find the right testing center for you in the most acceptable price range, but it is not as impossible as many people make it out to be.
Considering that a wide variety of testing kits and laboratory procedures can be performed to determine conclusively whether you have a particular STD or not, the time that it will take for your results to return will also be subject to the same inconsistency. Although there are specific laboratories that could produce your results even by the end of the day (albeit, it is extremely rare for institutions to do so unless necessary), most would often take a few days to a week before the results are either delivered or posted online through your secure personal profile (in the case of online transactions). In addition to that, the capability of the laboratory performing the test may also contribute to the overall timeframe of result delivery – causing delays in cases where there are several requests or understaffed to provide expedited results.
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Standard STD testing can detect common sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, and hepatitis B and C. Additional tests may be required for less common STDs or specific situations.
It is recommended to get tested for STDs if you have had unprotected sexual contact, multiple sexual partners, or if you are experiencing symptoms associated with STDs. Additionally, regular testing is recommended as part of routine sexual health care, even in the absence of symptoms, especially for individuals who are sexually active.
Similar to how other testing procedures behave, false-positive results are still evident even in STD testing. False-positive and even false-negative results are standard instances that showcase the imperfection of the test’s design – a factor that is present everywhere. However, despite certain inconsistencies in laboratory tests as such, physicians commonly use confirmatory tests that would often take another path entirely to arrive at the same conclusion – solidifying the initial test’s diagnosis while still ensuring that the second test is not following the inconsistencies of the first.
Depending on the test being performed and the testing physician's targeted diseases, various types of samples can be requested from you. In some instances, a minuscule blood sample of a few milliliters will be collected, some might ask for a urine sample, and others may opt for a genital swab. Again, the sample being collected will depend on the test being conducted and the outcome that is being targeted for this particular procedure.
It does vary on a case-to-case basis. Insurance policies are often particular with the instances that they would be covering with their program. Some may cover severe accidents, some may even consider “orphan disease,” and yes, some may also cover the expenses for performing STD diagnostic tests. However, considering that your insurance provider will have to verify the person's identity availing of the program, STD testing laboratories that employ a minimal collection of patient information may not accept insurance policies to prioritize privacy over affordability.
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