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Test Options

PTC Test OptionsWhether you are having symptoms, are concerned about a specific contact, want a basic check up, or want to get tested for any other reason, we have an option to fit your needs. Below, you will see a list of our individual tests and several panels which include multiple tests. All of our tests are performed through the blood or urine. No pelvic exams, painful swabs or embarrassing visual exams are necessary as blood and urine are the most accurate tests available.

Remember, each test has a different window period. The window period is the time between a possible infection and the time the test can reliably detect the infection. The key to getting accurate results is to make sure you are testing at the right time. Your counselor can help you determine which test or group of tests is right for you.

Individual Tests

HIV Tests

  • HIV Elisa Antibody Screen - A blood test that detects the antibodies of the HIV virus. This test should be taken no sooner than 6 weeks following the most recent contact of concern.
  • HIV DNA by PCR - A blood test that detects the genetic make-up of the HIV virus. This test should be taken no sooner than 3 days following the most recent contact of concern.

Herpes Tests

  • HSV I and II, type specific IgG (Herpeselect) - A type specific blood test that detects both the type I and type II antibodies of the herpes virus. This test should be taken no sooner than 4 weeks following the most recent contact of  concern.
  • HSV I/II combination IgM - A combination blood test that detects the initial antibodies released by the immune system following infection. This test is not type specific, which means it cannot distinguish between type I and type II infection. This test should be taken between 10 days and 4 weeks following the most recent contact of concern.

Syphilis

  • RPR, Rapid Plasma Reagin - A blood test that detects the antibodies of the syphilis bacteria. This test should be taken no sooner than 2 weeks after the most recent contact of concern.

Chlamydia

  • NAAT, Nucleic Acid Amplification Test - A urine test that detects the Chlamydia bacteria. This test should be taken no sooner than 10 days after the most recent contact of concern, unless you are having symptoms.

Gonorrhea

  • NAAT, Nucleic Acid Amplification Test - A urine test that detects the gonorrhea bacteria. This test should be taken no sooner than 5 days after the most recent contact of concern, unless you are having symptoms.

Hepatitis B

  • ) Hepatitis B Surface Antigen - A blood test that detects the surface antigen present when the hepatitis B virus is active. This test does not rule out a dormant infection or vaccination. This test should not be taken until at least 4 weeks has passed since the most recent contact of concern.
    *Note: We also offer testing to establish hepatitis B immunity. Ask a counselor for details.

Hepatitis C

  • Hepatitis C Antibody Screen - A blood test that detects the antibodies of the hepatitis C virus. This test should not be taken until at least 6 weeks has passed since the most recent contact of concern.

Panels

Choosing a panel may be confusing. Keep in mind, it is not always necessary for all of the window periods within the panel to be met. For example, let's say an individual's primary concern is gonorrhea and chlamydia, but they want to take the basic check up. For all tests within the basic check up to be accurate, we recommend at least 6 weeks pass from a recent contact of concern. However, this particular individual may choose to take this panel much sooner, as early as 10 days, which covers the window periods for both gonorrhea and chlamydia. The remaining tests within the panel would cover all contacts outside their specific window periods.

Basic Check-Up

  • HIV Elisa
  • Herpes I
  • Herpes II
  • Syphilis
  • Gonorrhea
  • Chlamydia

This panel includes blood and urine testing.

This panel includes testing for HIV and the most common STDs. When taken regularly, this panel is ideal for maintaining sexual health, which is the reason we schedule this group of tests the most.

These tests will produce accurate results once at least 6 weeks have passed from a recent contact of concern.

Complete Check-Up

  • HIV Elisa
  • Herpes I
  • Herpes II
  • Syphilis
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C

This panel includes blood and urine testing.

We added hepatitis B & C to our basic check-up, providing a more extensive screening. This 8 test package is the best option if you have never been tested. Also, depending on your sexual lifestyle, you may feel this panel is a better option for your regular screenings than the basic check up.

These tests will produce accurate results once at least 6 weeks have passed from a recent contact of concern.

Early Detection 1

  • HIV DNA by PCR
  • HIV Elisa
  • Herpes I/II, Combo
  • Syphilis
  • Gonorrhea
  • Chlamydia

This panel includes blood and urine testing.

This panel is designed for a recent exposure.

These tests will produce accurate results between 10 days and 4 weeks following a recent contact of concern.

Early Detection 2

  • HIV DNA by PCR
  • HIV Elisa
  • Herpes I
  • Herpes II
  • Syphilis
  • Gonorrhea
  • Chlamydia

This panel includes blood and urine testing.

This panel starts where the Early Detection 1 stops. The only difference is the herpes testing. In this panel, we replace the combination herpes test with the type specific herpes test.

This panel produces accurate results once at least 4 weeks have passed from a recent contact of concern.

Early Detection STD

  • Herpes I/II, Combo
  • Syphilis
  • Gonorrhea
  • Chlamydia

This panel includes blood and urine testing.

This panel is designed for a recent exposure when HIV is not a concern.

These tests will produce accurate results between 10 days and 4 weeks following a recent contact of concern.

Herpes Panel

  • Herpes I/II, Combo
  • Herpes I & II, Type Specific

This panel includes blood testing.

This panel can detect both a recent infection of the herpes virus and/or an infection from the past. These tests taken in combination may be able to determine when you came in contact with the virus.

This panel is best used between 10 days and 4 weeks following the most recent contact of concern.

Gonorrhea/Chlamydia

  • Gonorrhea
  • Chlamydia

This panel includes urine testing.

This panel tests for both gonorrhea and chlamydia bacteria. Symptoms of gonorrhea and chlamydia arevery similar. Therefore, if you are having symptoms, we recommend testing for both.

Bacterial Screening

  • Gonorrhea
  • Chlamydia
  • Urinalysis

This panel includes urine testing.

This screening will not only detect gonorrhea and chlamydia bacteria, but will also help determine whether or not a bladder, urinary tract, kidney or other infection is present.