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STD Testing in Tower City, PA: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Syphilis in Schuylkill County has been reported at about 87% lower than the US average. If you've had a recent risk or regularly schedule tests, Tower City, Pennsylvania, has 2 main options. Consider convenience vs. personalized care.

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STD testing near Tower City, PA

6 testing options are listed for Tower City, PA. The nearest, Primary Health Network, is about 14.0 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.

How to read these listings

Listings tagged Community health center are federally funded health centers and rural clinics that treat everyone regardless of insurance or ability to pay: required to bill on a sliding fee scale and provide confidential care, and in many states minors may consent to their own STI testing. A Title X tag flags centers funded for confidential family-planning services; confirm current participation when you call.

Source: CMS FQHC & Rural Health Clinic enrollment files (data.cms.gov), refreshed quarterly. Title X status reflects the latest OPA grantee list.

Community health center 14.0 miles

Primary Health Network

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Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 30 reviews

Primary Health Network in Shamokin runs STI testing through appointments, covering gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis C. With same-visit treatment for bacterial infections when results warrant it. Fees follow a sliding scale based on income, and insurance is accepted.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
531 North Franklin Street, Shamokin, PA 17872
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Best for free testing 14.0 miles

Family Planning Plus

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Family Planning Plus in Shamokin pairs STI testing with family planning under one appointment-required practice, covering gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis C. With same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and a sliding-scale fee structure open to everyone.

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Every Service Runs Without a Bill

Sliding-scale clinics still leave some patients facing a number at checkout. Family Planning Plus in Shamokin charges nothing for any service it provides (testing, treatment, counseling) so the fee schedule exists in name only for those who qualify for zero cost.

Hepatitis C Joins the Standard Panel Here

Gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV make up the floor most testing sites offer and leave at. Family Planning Plus in Shamokin also runs hepatitis C on the same visit, keeping a significant chronic infection in the diagnostic picture rather than outside it.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
10 East Independence Street, Shamokin, PA 17872
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday Closed
  • Thursday Closed
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Quest Diagnostics

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Address
Rt 422 West, Lebanon, PA 17042 17.9 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Tuesday 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Wednesday 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Thursday 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Friday 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Today's offer: $10 off any test panel, applied automatically at checkout.

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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 3.1 out of 5 from 25 reviews
Address
960 Church Street, Lebanon, PA 17046 18.1 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Quest Diagnostics

Most reviewed Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 72 reviews
Address
2221 West Market Street, Pottsville, PA 17901 18.1 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:30 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Tuesday 6:30 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Wednesday 6:30 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Thursday 6:30 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Friday 6:30 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Saturday 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 56 reviews
Address
725 East Lincoln Avenue, Myerstown, PA 17067 20.1 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Tuesday 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Wednesday 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Thursday 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Friday 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Saturday 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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When can I test? Exposure-window calculator

Testing too soon can miss an infection. Enter the date of possible exposure to see the earliest a test can reliably detect each STI.

Detection windows for every STI
Infection Earliest reliable test Conclusive after
Chlamydia 7 days after exposure 14 days after exposure
Gonorrhea 7 days after exposure 14 days after exposure
Trichomoniasis 7 days after exposure 28 days after exposure
HIV (NAT / RNA) 10 days after exposure 33 days after exposure
HIV (4th-gen Ag/Ab) 18 days after exposure 45 days after exposure
HIV (antibody) 21 days after exposure 84 days after exposure
Syphilis 21 days after exposure 42 days after exposure
Hepatitis B 21 days after exposure 42 days after exposure
Hepatitis C 56 days after exposure 77 days after exposure
Herpes (HSV) 28 days after exposure 112 days after exposure

Guidance only, confirm timing with a clinician. A negative result before the conclusive date may need a repeat test.

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What will it cost? Estimate your STD test

Typical out-of-pocket ranges by option, actual cost depends on which tests you need.

  • Public / community clinic

    Free HIV testing is common

    $0–$25

  • Private lab (self-pay)

    Never billed to insurance

    $24–$200

  • At-home kit

    Mailed to your door, private

    From $49

  • Doctor / urgent care

    Often $0 preventive with insurance

    $0–$50 copay

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More ways to get tested in Tower City, PA

Beyond the dedicated testing centers above: at-home kits by mail, hospital labs certified for STI testing, local clinicians who can order a panel during a regular visit, pharmacies for self-test kits and prescriptions, and online PrEP & treatment.

Test from home

At-home STD testing in Tower City, PA

The nearest testing center is about 14 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Tower City, you collect the sample privately, and mail it back to a CLIA-certified lab. Results come online in days, with a clinician available if anything is positive. Same labs as a clinic, no waiting room, and you can read how accurate at-home STD tests are before you order.

Want a free option first? The CDC-supported TakeMeHome (opens in a new tab) program mails free at-home HIV self-test kits, and, in many areas, free STI kits, to your door, with no insurance or payment needed. The paid kits below add broader panels and faster turnaround.

Every kit uses CLIA-certified labs. At-home testing is for screening; a reactive result should be confirmed and treated by a clinician. Prices and panels shown are illustrative and change often, confirm current details on the provider's site.

Also in the area

Other CLIA-certified labs near Tower City, PA

Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Schuylkill County, each lab's town is shown on its card below. Many test through a doctor's order or by appointment rather than walk-in, so call ahead to confirm STD/STI testing and availability before visiting.

  • GMG Pottsville

    529 Terry Reiley Way, Pottsville, PA 17901

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • ST Lukes Hospital Miners Campus

    360 West Ruddle Street PO Box 67, Coaldale, PA 18218

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

  • Geisinger ST Luke's Hospital

    100 Paramount Boulevard, Orwigsburg, PA 17961

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Tower City. A CLIA certificate records only that a laboratory is federally certified — it does not confirm the site performs STD testing, nor its hours, price or access. Inclusion is not an endorsement; always call to verify.

Local clinicians

Clinicians near Tower City, PA who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 869 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Tower City. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 294 offer telehealth.

  • Naomi Scearce, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 313 West Main Street, Valley View

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  • Kyle Riganati, DO

    Family medicine · 517 South Street, Lykens

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  • Stanley Gorski, DO Telehealth

    Family medicine · 8 Oak Grove Road, Pine Grove

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  • Robert Scalia, DO Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 35 Tremont Road, Pine Grove

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  • David Russell, DO Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 121 South Tulpehocken Street, Pine Grove

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  • Amaris Allan, MD

    Family medicine · 120 South Tan Aly, Fredericksburg

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These are registry-listed clinicians, not dedicated STD-testing clinics. CMS records do not independently verify current licensure, testing services, availability, price, or new-patient status. Confirm each detail before booking. Source: CMS Doctors & Clinicians.

Nearby pharmacies

Pharmacies near Tower City, PA

No pharmacy near Tower City, PA publishes an STD-related service or holds a current CLIA testing certificate, so these are simply the closest. Contact a location directly to confirm counter hours, services, prices, and availability before visiting.

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Tower City, PA.

Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.

Prevention & treatment

PrEP, prevention & online treatment

Testing is one step. For residents of Tower City, telehealth covers the rest: HIV-prevention medication (PrEP) and DoxyPEP to lower future risk, and discreet online treatment if a result comes back positive. All prescribed by licensed U.S. clinicians.

Pricing varies by insurance and changes often, confirm on the provider's site. These services are not a substitute for emergency care.

STD stats & rates

STDs & HIV in Schuylkill County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Schuylkill County, the county that includes Tower City, compare with Pennsylvania and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~24% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#29 of 67 Pennsylvania counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 57% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Schuylkill County vs Pennsylvania vs U.S.

Schuylkill County Pennsylvania U.S. ▲▼ = Schuylkill County vs the state average
Infection Schuylkill County Pennsylvania United States
Chlamydia
229.5 330 cases ▼ 46%
421.2 492.2
Gonorrhea
43.1 62 cases ▼ 70%
144.7 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
2.1 3 cases ▼ 77%
9.1 15.8
Syphilis (early)
4.9 7 cases ▼ 52%
10.3 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
7.7 11 cases ▼ 32%
11.4 29.5

Rates per 100,000 population, 2023. Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county, state & U.S., all-ages basis). Population figures: U.S. Census Bureau ACS. These figures are the latest available surveillance estimates. Bars are scaled to the highest rate shown.

Reading these numbers: reported case rates only count infections that were actually tested for and diagnosed, so they track local screening effort as much as true spread: a higher rate can reflect more testing, a lower one less. Either way, most STIs cause no symptoms, so treat the figures above as context rather than a verdict, and test on the CDC's schedule regardless of how your area looks.

Reported STD rates in Schuylkill County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 14% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 150 300 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Schuylkill County, chlamydia has fallen from 244 to 229.5 per 100,000 (6%), gonorrhea has fallen from 55.2 to 43.1 per 100,000 (22%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 3.5 to 2.1 per 100,000 (40%).

The 2020 dip reflects reduced pandemic-era screening, not lower transmission. Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county, state & U.S., all-ages basis).

Community health context

What shapes testing access in and around Tower City, PA

Adults uninsured
7.2%
Schuylkill County
Below poverty line
6.6%
Primary-care ratio
1,990 : 1
Schuylkill County
  • Primary-care shortage score 12 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 57.1
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 49th percentile nationally

Sources: CDC PLACES (ZIP), County Health Rankings, CDC/ATSDR SVI, HRSA HPSA, HRSA MUA/P, Neighborhood Atlas ADI. Lower insurance coverage, fewer routine checkups, and a thin primary-care ratio all raise the value of low-cost public clinics and at-home testing in Schuylkill County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Schuylkill County (2023)

People living with HIV
182 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
8cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
77 · PnR 12

Schuylkill County HIV care continuum (2023)

Schuylkill County recorded 6.4 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 8.3 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Schuylkill County residents living with HIV, 72.3% are in care · 62.1% are virally suppressed. Early, routine testing is what moves these numbers: it is the entry point to PrEP, treatment, and viral suppression.

Sources: AIDSVu (Emory/Gilead) · CDC AHEAD · CDC AtlasPlus · CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county care continuum). The CDC recommends everyone aged 13–64 test for HIV at least once: every lab and clinic listed above offers HIV testing, and free rapid HIV testing is available at a local health department.

Pregnant or planning to be?

Congenital syphilis is the fastest-rising STI: what to test, and when

Congenital syphilis, passed from parent to baby in pregnancy, is the fastest-rising STI in the country. U.S. cases climbed from 2,163 in 2020 to 3,882 in 2023. It is almost entirely preventable: the CDC recommends a syphilis test at the first prenatal visit, and every clinic and lab listed for Schuylkill County tests for syphilis.

Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).

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Local context

About Tower City, PA

Tower City Park draws walkers and families year-round, a quiet anchor where neighbors tend to know one another by sight. That closeness carries real weight when health decisions feel private. STI testing in and around Tower City works best when you can trust the process, knowing your results stay confidential and that the clinic staff won't broadcast what brought you in. Young adults moving through their twenties and thirties often find routine screening fits naturally into their lives when the path to a test feels straightforward and judgment-free.

The working households here tend to stay put, building lives over decades in homes they own. That stability means many people value health care they can count on without upheaval or surprise. Testing for STIs is available through clinics listed on this page, and the modest cost of care in Tower City means access doesn't hinge on income alone. Whether you're between jobs, starting a new role, or simply keeping routine health on track, confidential screening remains available without barriers tied to your paycheck.

Screening matters most when it's easy to arrange and quick to complete. Tower City residents can access same-day or next-day appointments at nearby clinics, with results typically returned within days. The straightforward process (no lengthy wait, no unnecessary questions) lets you move forward with clarity and peace of mind.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Tower City, PA

Walkability 6.11 / 20 · Below average

At 6.11/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Tower City generally mean driving: plan on a car or rideshare to reach a clinic, and check each listing's hours and phone before you go.

Source: EPA National Walkability Index 2021.

Map of 6 STD & STI testing locations in Tower City, Pennsylvania, EasySTD

ZIP 17980 snapshot

Residents
3,222
Median age
43.7
Median income
$69,816

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 17980 area around Tower City: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Tower City alone.

Tower City sits in Schuylkill County, ZIP 17980. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Tower City Park
  • Big Lick Mountain
  • Dark Sky Viewing
  • Baseball and Softball Fields
  • Stoney Park
  • Bear Mountain

Major routes

  • US 209 (East Grand Avenue)

Reference

STD testing in Tower City, PA: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Schuylkill County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Pennsylvania law. If you have symptoms right now, our confidential symptom checker maps them to the tests worth considering.

Who should test, and when

CDC screening schedule + each infection's detection window

Who should get tested, and how often

Based on current CDC screening recommendations.

GroupTestsHow often
Everyone aged 13–64 HIV At least once
Sexually active women under 25 Chlamydia, gonorrhea Every year
Women 25+ with new or multiple partners Chlamydia, gonorrhea Every year
Pregnant people HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B & C, chlamydia Early in pregnancy
Gay & bisexual men (MSM) Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV Every 3–6 months
Anyone who shares injection equipment HIV, hepatitis B & C At least yearly
All adults at least once Hepatitis C At least once

When to test: STD detection windows

Testing too early can return a false negative, confirm timing with a Tower City-area provider.

InfectionEarliest reliable testSample
Chlamydia 1–2 weeks Urine or swab
Gonorrhea 1–2 weeks Urine or swab
Trichomoniasis 1–4 weeks Urine or swab
HIV (NAT / RNA) 10–33 days Blood
HIV (4th-gen Ag/Ab) 18–45 days Blood
HIV (antibody) 3–12 weeks Blood / oral
Syphilis 3–6 weeks Blood
Hepatitis B 3–6 weeks Blood
Hepatitis C 8–11 weeks Blood
Herpes (HSV) 4–16 weeks (antibody); swab a sore Blood / swab
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What each STD test costs

Medicare reference prices per lab test, a benchmark before you pay out of pocket

These are the federal Medicare reference prices for processing each lab test. Public clinics and the community health centers serving Tower City often test free or on a sliding scale; private labs and at-home kits bundle several tests into one fee. Use this as a per-test benchmark before you pay out of pocket, or see the full guide to STD test costs for insurance, free, and at-home options.

TestReference priceCPT / HCPCS
Chlamydia (NAAT) $47.80 87491
Gonorrhea (NAAT) $47.80 87591
Trichomoniasis (NAAT) $47.76 87661
HIV-1/2 antigen/antibody $26.87 87389
HIV-1/2 antibody $22.44 86703
Syphilis (RPR/VDRL) $5.61 86592
Syphilis (treponemal antibody) $17.49 86780
Herpes (HSV NAAT) $47.76 87529
Hepatitis B surface antigen $15.33 87340
Hepatitis C antibody $29.16 86803

Source: Medicare Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule, CMS, 2025 rates (data.cms.gov). Reference rate for the lab assay only: a clinic visit, sample collection, or a bundled multi-test panel may cost more. Medicaid and most insurers cover STD screening at no out-of-pocket cost.

Confidentiality & consent in Pennsylvania

Minor consent and partner treatment (EPT) under state law, plus how to test privately

Two things that actually depend on Pennsylvania law: who can consent, and whether partners can be treated without their own visit. Everything else about testing privately is the same nationwide (see below).

Can a minor consent on their own?

In Pennsylvania, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.

Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)

Pennsylvania permits Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT): if you test positive for chlamydia or gonorrhea, your provider can give you medication (or a prescription) to pass to your partner, no separate exam or appointment needed for them.

Keeping a test private works the same in every state. Whether an STD test shows on insurance (the EOB), how to test anonymously, and self-pay options that leave no insurance trail don’t change by location.

Learn more about confidential STD testing in Pennsylvania

Source: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.

Good to Know

STD testing FAQs for Tower City, PA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get same-day or walk-in testing near Tower City, PA?

Some clinics and labs take walk-ins for same-day testing; call ahead to confirm hours.

What does STD testing cost around Tower City, PA?

Public clinics are free; private labs ~$24–$139, at-home kits $49+.

Is there free STD testing near Tower City, PA?

Yes, Family Planning Plus (14 mi) offers free testing, and public clinics serve the uninsured.

Which tests are offered near Tower City, PA?

Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Rapid HIV, a full panel covers the common ones.

How common is chlamydia in Schuylkill County?

About 230 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Pennsylvania average.

Can someone under 18 get tested in Pennsylvania without a parent?

In Pennsylvania, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.

Can trich be treated?

It's cured with antibiotics; treating partners together prevents reinfection.

Should I get tested for herpes near Tower City, PA?

The CDC doesn't advise routine herpes testing without symptoms; if you have a sore, a swab of it is the most accurate test.

I had unprotected sex, should I get tested?

Yes, test after the window period, and if HIV exposure is a concern, ask about PEP within 72 hours.

When is a gonorrhea test accurate?

Roughly 1–2 weeks after exposure gives a dependable gonorrhea result.

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