At-home STI testing

At-home test kits for certain STIs, such as HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis, have become more common. For home STI testing, you collect a urine sample, a swab from your mouth or genitals, or a blood sample and then send it to a lab. Some newer tests process samples and give results through a software app.

Home testing lets you collect the sample without the need for a pelvic exam or office visit. If you test positive for an STI on a home test, contact your healthcare professional or a public health clinic to confirm the test results. If you test negative but have symptoms or know you have been exposed to an STI, contact your healthcare professional or public health clinic for more testing.