UNAIDS reports that during 2020-2021, COVID-19 affected the global progress against HIV and STDs, putting millions at risk. In 2020, around 30,635 people were diagnosed with HIV in the USA. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are preventable, but still, the CDC reports an inclining year-on-year rate, with over 20 million new cases diagnosed in 2020. If STIs remain untreated, you become vulnerable to HIV and infecting your partner(s) and unborn baby. Please make STD/HIV screening mandatory.
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In Hawaii, common notifiable STDs like syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea have been at an all-time high for the past 30 years. In 2018, there were 7,732 chlamydia, 1,496 gonorrhea, and 180 syphilis cases reported to the state health department. Moreover, congenital syphilis is also rising in Hawaii, from zero cases in 2000 to at least 11 cases in 2020. This rise is alarming as congenital syphilis can lead to congenital disabilities, premature labor, and miscarriage. STI testing should be done twice a year to prevent the risk of infection. Find out your nearest testing center in Honolulu, Hawaii, here.
2228 Liliha Street, Suite 207, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
0.43 mile
Tel: 8085476151
Today's best offer is: $10 off any order. Discount will be applied automatically.
321 N. Kuakini St., First Floor Laboratory, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
0.86 mile
Tel: 8085315792
Today's best offer is: $10 off any order. Discount will be applied automatically.
1712 Liliha St., Suite 207, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
0.93 mile
Tel: 8085216634
Today's best offer is: $10 off any order. Discount will be applied automatically.
Honolulu Area Native Hawaiians.
321 N Kuakini St, Ste 308, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
0.9 mile
Tel: (808) 440-6852
Tel: (808) 440-6878
Appointment Required: Yes
Need to register as a patient.
710 N King St, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
1.42 mile
Tel: (808) 843-7500
Appointment Required: Yes
Need to register as a patient.
915 N King St, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
1.51 mile
Tel: (808) 848-1438
Appointment Required: Yes
Services are provided to single women and families who are guests of the IHS Homeless Shelter, single men who are accompanied by their Case Manager, and community members
546 Kaaahi St, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
1.52 mile
Tel: (808) 791-6342
Appointment Required: Yes
If you are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale. Fees for services are based on your household income.
839 S Beretania St, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
1.82 mile
Tel: (800) 769-0045
Tel: (206) 788-8339
Appointment Required: Yes
2239 N School St, Honolulu, Hawaii 96819
2 mile
Tel: (808) 791-9400
Appointment Required: Yes
Please visit the website or call for eligibility requirements. STD testing, HIV PrEP and PEP for patients 18+. Trichomoniasis testing available as part of STD testing services.
2470 S King St, Honolulu, Hawaii 96826
2.89 mile
Tel: (866) 389-2727
Services for teens and youth 21 years and younger.
415 Keoniana St, Honolulu, Hawaii 96815
3.2 mile
Tel: (808) 537-8438
Appointment Required: No
Please visit the website or call for eligibility requirements. STD testing, HIV PrEP and PEP for patients 18+. Trichomoniasis testing available as part of STD testing services.
2155 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, Hawaii 96815
3.52 mile
Tel: (866) 389-2727
277 Ohua Ave, Honolulu, Hawaii 96815
4.05 mile
Tel: (808) 922-4787
Tel: (808) 537-8458
Appointment Required: Yes
Testing availability may be limited due to funding, staffing, and eligibility criteria. The Clinic provides services to patients 14 years of age or older, regardless of insurance.
3627 Kilauea Ave, Rm 305, Honolulu, Hawaii 96816
4.75 mile
Tel: (808) 733-9281
Tel: (808) 733-9849
Appointment Required: Yes
Please visit the website or call for eligibility requirements. STD testing, HIV PrEP and PEP for patients 18+. Trichomoniasis testing available as part of STD testing services.
4211 Waialae Ave, Honolulu, Hawaii 96816
5.29 mile
Tel: (866) 389-2727
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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 Honolulu, Hawaii. 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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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.
Although NAATs are well-known for their accuracy and sensitivity in detecting most STDs, it is also subject to certain inconsistencies, especially in the case of herpes infections. In Herpes, outbreaks often result in a relative increase in the patient’s viral load – leading to a timeline that usually has specific peaks at certain intervals instead of a consistent rise in viral load throughout. As such, sensitive tests such as NAATs are still unable to accurately diagnose herpes conditions, especially in cases where the patient has recently become asymptomatic and is currently between outbreaks. Other tests such as culture testing and type-specific virologic tests are often employed instead as a confirmatory diagnosis for the patient’s condition.
It would vary depending on the condition that is being tested. STDs behave differently due to the varying pathogenicity of each STD’s causative organism. In some instances, you can get accurately tested as early as two weeks following exposure, while some are intermittently inaccurate due to its recurrence (much like in the case of herpes infections). To avoid this, be sure to discuss the intricacies of the test with your physician to understand whether a particular test could provide you with a conclusive diagnosis or if it still needs another confirmatory test to establish its premise.
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.
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.
Help stop the spread of STDs by knowing your status. Get tested today!