Timing of testing can vary based on various factors such as presence of any symptoms, when the possible exposure occured, and other risk factors. If a more specific answer is needed, please consult with a health care provider for better guidance.

Various factors can be used to determine the most appropriate test to test for. However, if you have concerns about an exposure to one STD, then you are at risk for possible exposure to all STDs and therefore should have a comprehensive panel of STD testing performed.

No, alcohol and drugs will have no effect on the results of your STD tests.

Women are typically tested for HPV during their papsmear exams. Their is no specific test recommended for testing men for HPV.

Our STD tests utilize blood and urine samples for testing. Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, and Trichomonas are accurately tested via urine and the others are tested via blood.

Yes, menstruation will not affect the accuracy of any STD test you choose.

Yes, your results will be securely emailed to you. There is unique identifying information that has to be entered to view them once received.

No, while you won't receive your results instantly or the same day, the typical turnaround time for most results is 2-3 business days.

Various factors can be used to determine the most appropriate testing interval. Some people would be recommended to test as frequently as every 3 months, while others may be recommended to test annually. Some things to take into consideration would be age, presence of symptoms, type of sexual partner(s), monogamy, and number of partners for example. Consulting with a health care provider will provide you guidance that is more tailored to you.

No, incubations periods vary depending on the type of infection you were possibly exposed to. Incubation period for HIV: 2-6 weeks, Syphilis: 1-3 months, Herpes: 2-12 days, Chlamydia: 1-3 weeks, Gonorrhea: 2-3 days, Hepatitis B: 1-5 months, Hepatitis C: 2-6 months, Trichomonas: 5-28 days

Your test results show current and active infections only. If your results are negative, it is recommended to repeat the test in 3 weeks and 3-6 months if you are at risk from a recent exposure.

Early Detection Syphilis can detect syphilis as soon as 2 weeks after possible exposure compared to 4 weeks to 3 months with the standard syphilis test. Early Detection HIV can detect HIV as soon as 9-11 days after possible exposure compared to 2-6 weeks with a standard HIV test.

If your results are abnormal, you will have the opportunity to speak with a healthcare provider to discuss those results and receive guidance on next steps.

Most results are received in 2-3 business days on average depending on the test(s) that are selected.

Getting annual or more frequent wellness testing will help determine your current health state and potentially identify health concerns that may need to be addressed

Not necessarily. This test is just one marker looked at when determining the health of a person's colon.

Not necessarily. If this test panel reveals abnormalities, follow-up with a healthcare provider for further evaluation, interpretation, and guidance.

If your results are abnormal, you will have the opportunity to speak with a healthcare provider to discuss those results and receive guidance on next steps.

If you are having health concerns and your results return normal, you should follow-up with a healthcare provider to discuss your concerns and obtain guidance on further steps or monitoring.

All the panels are beneficial to help determine a person's current health state. The panel you select should be based on each person's individual health needs and the level of comprehensive evaluation they are looking for.

Most results are received in 2-3 business days on average depending on the test(s) that are selected.

If your results are abnormal, you will have the opportunity to speak with a healthcare provider to discuss those results and receive guidance on next steps.

Not necessarily. This test is just one marker looked at when determining the health of a person's prostate.

In a manner of speaking they do. Like women, men experience hormonal changes as they age producing signs and symptoms. However it is not typically referred to as menopause nor is it the exact equivalent. Men produce less and less testerone gradually over time as they age. Some are not significantly affected by the decreased testosterone production. While others may experience a decreased sex drive, fatigue, decreased muscle mass, depression, mood swings, or erectile dysfunction.

If your results are abnormal, you will have the opportunity to speak with a healthcare provider to discuss those results and receive guidance on next steps.

If you are having health concerns and your results return normal, you should follow-up with a healthcare provider to discuss your concerns and obtain guidance on further steps or monitoring.

All the panels are beneficial to help determine a person's current health state. The panel you select should be based on each person's individual health needs and the level of comprehensive evaluation they are looking for.

Most results are received in 2-3 business days on average depending on the test(s) that are selected.

Not necessarily. If this test panel reveals abnormalities, follow-up with a healthcare provider for further evaluation, interpretation, and guidance.

Not necessarily. If any of these tests reveal abnormalities, follow-up with a healthcare provider for further evaluation, interpretation, and guidance.

You should follow-up with an OB/Gyn should your pregnancy test result return positive.

If your results are abnormal, you will have the opportunity to speak with a healthcare provider to discuss those results and receive guidance on next steps.

Most results are received in 3-4 business days on average.

If you are unsure if you have any allergies or have experienced an allergic reaction to something but are unsure of what it may have been from, allergy testing is the best way to identify or rule out the source.

Not necessarily. If any of these tests reveal abnormalities, follow-up with a healthcare provider for further evaluation, interpretation, and guidance.

Possibly, but it is best to follow-up with a healthcare provider for guidance and resources.

Depending on your profession or employment setting, your employer may want to know if you have been exposed to tuberculosis (TB) and if you are experiencing an active infection making you capable of spreading the infection to others.

TB is a serious respiratory condition that is spread via respiratory droplets in the air produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, speaks, or sings.

Depending on the titer test you choose, abnormal titer results mean that your immune system is not adequately equipped to respond and fight off that particular infection if exposed.

Quantiferon TB results typically take 3-5 business days and titer results typically take 2-3 business days.

Urine drug tests can detect drugs taken up to 7 days ago or longer depending on frequency of drug use. Hair drug testing can detect drugs taken up to 90 days ago

If the result states that the specimen in dilute, it simply means that the urine specimen has a creatinine level between 2mg/dl and 20mg/dl and a specific gravity of 1.003 or less. Could just be that the donor consumed alot of water before providing the urine sample which diluted the urine.

In order for the lab to be able to accurately test a hair sample it must be at least 2 inches in length if taken from the head or enough to form a cotton ball sized amount if taken anywhere else from the body. Head hair cannot be combined with hair taken from other parts of the body.

Results take about 1-3 business days on average.

A MRO is an doctor that has been specially trained to interpret drug test results.

Some people may choose to test themselves to see if drugs are detected in their body because it is court ordered, they are on probation, they are job hunting and want to be prepared, or they are just curious to know.

Most companies drug test their employees prior to employment or during the course of employment to ensure the employee is free of drugs as a part of their drug-free workplace policy. This helps to ensure the employee is performing the duties of their role without the influence of controlled or illegal substances.

Just because your state has legalized marijuana, it does not mean that the employer allows its employees to partake in its use. This can depend on the type of position, the type of company, or just company policy whether or not they test for marijuana or require an employee to be free of this substance.