STD Diagnosis

Waiting for the results of an STD test can be a nerve-wracking experience. Ease your mind by learning what to expect, including which tests are used, and how often you should be tested.
Young woman bent over on bed, clutching stomach.
How a Self STD Test Can Reduce the Need for Pelvic Exams
Medically reviewed by Monique Rainford, MD
Nurse taking blood sample
How Syphilis Is Diagnosed
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
Chlamydia screening smear test
How Long Should I Wait for STD Testing?
Medically reviewed by Cristian Zanartu, MD
Woman waiting at STD clinic
Your Doctor vs. the Free Clinic for STD Testing
Medically reviewed by Susan Olender, MD
Doctor giving patient blood test for IgE levels
What Does a Positive Herpes IgM Test Result Mean?
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
Technician holding blood sample
STDs Detected by Blood Tests vs. Urine or Swab Tests
Medically reviewed by Jessica Shepherd, MD
Chlamydia screening smear test
Do Free STD Testing Clinics Report to the Government?
Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD
Woman getting blood drawn
What You Should Know About Online STD Testing
Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD
Doctor holding cervical smear equipment
What to Know About Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia
Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO
A pap smear slide
Visual Inspection With Acetic Acid (VIA) Test
Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD
Hospital staff discussing patient charts
STDs That Are Nationally Notifiable Diseases
Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD
Mycoplasma bacteria
How Mycoplasma Genitalium Is Diagnosed
Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD
Close-Up Of Woman Having Test For Sexually Transmitted Disease With Doctor
Overview of the Pap Smear Procedure
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
Couple consulting doctor
Why You Might Not Realize You Have an STD
Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD
Doctor filling out form with patient
What to Tell Your Doctor During Your Annual STD Exam
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
LEGS WITH PANTS AROUND ANKLES
Pubic "Crab" Lice: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
Doctor using digital tablet with patient
How Gonorrhea Is Diagnosed
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
Hepatitis B Image
How Do I Get Tested for Hepatitis B/HBV?
Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD
A woman about to take a urine sample
Why Your Doctor May Not Want to Test for STDs
Medically reviewed by Cristian Zanartu, MD
A doctor talking with her patient
Why Anal STD Testing Is Important Even Without Symptoms
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
Worried businesswoman using telephone at work
Why You Have to Wait for an STD Blood Test
Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD
Nurse Drawing Blood
Getting Screened for Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD
Doctor talking with patient in office
The Meaning of an Abnormal Pap Smear
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
Midsection Of Doctor Talking With Patient In Hospital
False Positive Test for STDs
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
Doctor talking to her patient about her STD test
A Guide to Regular STD Screenings
Medically reviewed by Susan Olender, MD
Blood testing for HIV
How Does a Western Blot HIV Test Work?
Medically reviewed by Latesha Elopre, MD, MSPH
Medical technician preparing a human sample for hepatitis testing
Risks Associated With Untreated STDs
Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD
A lab technician performing a rapid HIV blood test.
HIV Tests: Uses, Side Effects, Procedure, Results
Medically reviewed by Latesha Elopre, MD, MSPH
Male patient and doctor in discussion in exam room
Genital Warts and HPV in Men
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
doctor talking to patient
Where Can I Get an STD Test?
Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO
Doctor using digital tablet with patient
Epididymitis: Overview and more
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
Couple walking around in nature park
Photo Gallery of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD