Posted By: Dirty.Daego
Haven't used the place you mentioned, but I use getstdtested.com. Price is about the same for the complete tests. I think the place I used was $245.
I get tested about every 3-4 months for peace of mind alone.
Go in the morning and, if possible, make it your first pee of the day. You get the most accurate results that way.
Again...not sure about the place you mentioned, but the one I use includes a 'consult' if you come back positive with something simple and they charge $60 to write a prescription. Probably just azithromycin.
You can also just walk into an 'urgent care' place or walk in clinic and get a scrip the same way.
If your results come back "positive" for herpes....don't worry about it as it means nothing. All it means is that you've been exposed to it (as 98% of adults have) most likely as a child and that the antibodies are present in your blood. It does NOT mean you "have it".
The value of the herpes blood test itself is highly debated and generally considered worthless....but they include it in most comprehensive testing panels.
Good for you for getting tested! Some things like chlamydia don't show symptoms in 3 out of 4 men who actually have it......and only 30% of women who have it show symptoms.
If you have it, and it shows no symptoms, untreated it can lead to some real ugly things that you will have for life. Arthritis is one.
I know this because very recently a very good friend found out the hard way after finding out his wife cheated on him..... and I've been helping him learn and research.
Good luck....and big praise for being responsible.
Just sayin'
DD