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February 14, 2022Every year, millions of Americans are diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease (STD) or sexually transmitted infection (STI).
While some STDs and STIs may be asymptomatic, they can be serious if left untreated. Sexual active adults should consider getting regular STI testing as part of your routine health plan.
Getting tested can be confusing and sometimes expensive, especially without health insurance. In this article, I’ll go over the costs of getting an STI test from various providers without insurance.
I’ll outline some potential additional costs with STI testing, and tell you if you can be tested at home. I’ll talk about symptoms of some STIs, the most common infections, and when you should get tested.
There are a variety of ways to get STD testing without insurance, from labs to at-home tests.
The options vary in price depending on the source and the specific test.
Below is a breakdown of common sources for STD testing and the average cost of the service.
| Test Source: | Cost: | What test is for: |
| Fastmed | $149 to $739 | Options for Rapid HIV, Syphilis, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Trichomoniasis |
| CityMD | $730 | Rapid HIV, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Hepatitis B and C, Herpes, Syphilis, Trichomonas |
| Planned Parenthood | $130 to $270 depending on location & income (they bill on a sliding scale) | Chlamydia, Genital Warts, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Trichomoniasis |
| QuestDirect | $29 to $379 | Options for Syphilis test, HIV tests, Gonorrhea and Chlamydia as individual tests. Full STD panel option for $379. |
| LetsGet Checked | $99 to $249 | Basic option for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea. Complete option includes Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, HIV, syphilis, gardnerella, mycoplasma, ureaplasma |
| Mylab Box | $59 to $299 | Options for rapid UTI testing, Hepatitis B & C, HIV, Syphilis, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Trichomoniasis, Mycoplasma Genitalium, HPV. |
| Everlywell | $149 | Measures Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Hepatitis C, HIV, Syphilis, HSV-2 & Trichomoniasis |
Free and low-cost testing options are also available, depending on where you live. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a database of locations that you can search by your zip code at the GetTested site.
Refill prescriptions, learn about treatment options, and check your symptoms. No insurance needed.
