Trichomoniasis Test
Trichomoniasis Test
Test for the most common curable STD, trichomoniasis, so it can be treated. Read moreTest details
Sample type:
Urine
Preparation:
You do not need to do anything special to prepare for the sample collection.
Fasting is not required for this test.
$79.00
+ $6.00 Physician Service Fee
How
Urine
About the Test
Check for the presence of trichomoniasis, the most common curable sexually transmitted disease. People with trichomoniasis may not have signs or symptoms. If you’re sexually active, it’s important to screen for STDs. Left untreated, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can cause medical complications. Testing is the only way to know for sure if you have a sexually transmitted infection.
How it works
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FAQs
It is not always possible to know if you have trichomoniasis because many people do not have symptoms. Testing is the only way to know for sure if you have a sexually transmitted infection.
Symptoms common in women include:
- Itching, burning, redness, or soreness of the genitals
- Discomfort during urination
- A clear, white, yellowish, or greenish vaginal discharge (i.e. thin discharge or increased volume) with a fishy smell
- Pain during sexual intercourse
- Lower abdomen pain
Symptoms common in men include:
- Itching or irritation inside the penis
- Burning sensation during urination
- Discharge from the penis
Trichomoniasis can be treated with prescription medication. Remember that you can still pass it to another person even while you are being treated. You should not have sex again until your treatment has been completed.
It is possible to pass trichomoniasis to your unborn child. The baby could have a low birth weight and may even be born early. If you are pregnant, it is important to get tested as soon as possible.
Anyone who is sexually active should get tested at least once a year.1 If you are at increased risk, consider getting tested every 3 to 6 months. People at increased risk include those who:
- Have a new sex partner
- Have more than one sex partner
- Have a sex partner with concurrent partners
- Have a sex partner who has an STI
You may be able to use your FSA or HSA funds to purchase lab tests at questhealth.com. Please review your FSA/HSA plan or check with a tax professional to confirm specific requirements for individual eligibility.
Our references
References
- Which STD tests should I get? CDC. cdc.gov/std/prevention/screeningreccs.htm
Sources
- • CDC estimates 1 in 5 people in the U.S. has a sexually transmitted infection. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/p0125-sexualy-transmitted-infection.html
- • Trichomoniasis CDC Fact Sheet. cdc.gov/std/trichomonas/stdfact-trichomoniasis.htm
- • Which STD tests should I get? CDC. cdc.gov/std/prevention/screeningreccs.htm
- • Trichomonas vaginalis RNA, Qualitative, TMA. Quest Diagnostics. https://testdirectory.questdiagnostics.com/test/test-detail/19550/trichomonas-vaginalis-rna-qualitative-tma?p=r&q=trichomonas&cc=PHP