STD Testing in Downingtown, Pennsylvania

To schedule an STD test appointment in Downingtown over the phone, you can contact the following locations:

1. Chester County Health Department: Call (610) 344-6225 to schedule an appointment for STD testing.

2. Planned Parenthood - West Chester Health Center: Call (610) 692-1770 to schedule an appointment for STD testing.

3. LabCorp Patient Service Center: Call (610) 384-9587 to schedule an appointment for STD testing at their Coatesville location.

4. Quest Diagnostics: Call (610) 363-1845 to schedule an appointment for STD testing at their Exton location.

When you call to schedule your appointment, make sure to inquire about available dates and times, any specific requirements for testing, and the cost of the test. Additionally, ask about confidentiality measures to ensure your privacy is protected.

The cost of STD testing in Downingtown can vary depending on the specific tests you choose to have done. Here are the prices for individual STD tests in Downingtown:

- Chlamydia: $89
- Gonorrhea: $89
- Hepatitis B: $59
- Hepatitis C: $59
- Herpes I/II: $99
- HIV 1/2: $79
- Syphilis: $69
- Trichomoniasis: $109
- HIV RNA Early Detection: $169

If you opt for a panel test, here are the prices for the Twin STD Panel and the 10-Panel STD Test:

- Twin STD Panel: $119
- 10-Panel STD Test: $198

When scheduling your STD test appointment, make sure to inquire about any additional fees or costs that may apply and confirm the total cost of the tests you wish to have done. Additionally, check if your insurance covers STD testing to potentially reduce the out-of-pocket expenses.

In Downingtown, a variety of STD tests are available to individuals seeking testing for sexually transmitted infections. These tests include:

1. Individual STD tests:
- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Herpes I/II
- HIV 1/2
- Syphilis
- Trichomoniasis
- HIV RNA Early Detection

2. Panel STD tests:
- Twin STD Panel (includes testing for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea)
- 10-Panel STD Test (includes testing for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Herpes I/II, HIV 1/2, Syphilis, Trichomoniasis, and HIV RNA Early Detection)

These tests cover a range of common sexually transmitted infections, allowing individuals to choose the specific tests they need based on their concerns or potential exposure. It's important to consult with a healthcare provider or testing facility to determine which tests are appropriate for your situation and to discuss any specific concerns you may have regarding STD testing.

The value column is used for STD tests that use a range of numerical values to describe whether the test is positive or negative. Range is shown with either the greater than [ > ] or less than [ < ] symbols. This number represents the level of reaction to the test which was recorded by the lab. [ < ] means that the value was the lowest reaction that the lab can measure. [ > ] means that the value was the highest the lab could measure. These types of tests will supply you with an index or key to depict what range of numbers is attributed to a negative, equivocal or positive test. The higher the reaction, the more likely the test will turn out to be positive. A value of < 0.90 would be considered negative, 0.90 to 1.09 is equivocal and any value larger than 1.09 is considered a positive result. 

It is possible that couples testing can result in one partner receiving a positive result and the other a negative result. This can be due to low exposure to the STD/STI or the incubation period unique to each. The incubation period is the time frame between exposure and symptoms when the bacteria or virus is undetectable by lab tests. Due to this, it is important to be mindful of the incubation period of the particular illness which you are testing for and when to schedule your test. This will achieve the most accurate results. 

Men and women also have different levels of risk for transmission--depending on the illness. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), women are more at risk for contracting an STD in general. This is due to the thinner membrane and moist environment of the vagina, making it easier to breed infection. Meanwhile, the penis does not have such delicate membranes. However, over 80% of all the newly reported HIV cases within the US in 2017 were among men. This statistic is even higher for HIV cases that were transmitted via male-to-male sexual contact. For this reason, keeping the risks for your demographic in mind is a great way to remain proactive about sexual health.  

Some physicians may prescribe the medication for the ailment, despite negative test results. They may also recommend later testing to avoid the incubation period. This is especially true for infections such as chlamydia or gonorrhea that are easily treated but have serious consequences if ignored. For example, chlamydia and gonorrhea are the most common root-causes of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). PID can cause multiple complications including infertility and chronic pelvic pain. 

In Downingtown, Pennsylvania, you can get tested for STDs at several locations, including:

1. Chester County Health Department
Address: 601 Westtown Road, Suite 290, West Chester, PA 19382
Phone: (610) 344-6225

2. Planned Parenthood - West Chester Health Center
Address: 8 S. Wayne Street, West Chester, PA 19382
Phone: (610) 692-1770

3. LabCorp Patient Service Center
Address: 751 E Lincoln Highway, Coatesville, PA 19320
Phone: (610) 384-9587

4. Quest Diagnostics
Address: 625 N Pottstown Pike, Exton, PA 19341
Phone: (610) 363-1845

You can also consider using online services like Priority STD Testing to order your test online and visit a local testing center in Downingtown for confidential and convenient testing.