How does an STI test work?

How does an STI test work?

Are you experiencing some uncertainty about whether you might have an STI? Then it is advisable to take an STD test to be more sure. An STD test is a medical test that is performed to detect possible STDs. We can hear you thinking: but how exactly does an STD test work? In this article, we will go over the different types of STI tests and how they are performed. 

Whether you are undergoing an STI test for the first time or have been tested before, this article will help you better understand how an STI test works and why it is important to get tested regularly for STIs.

How do you prepare for an STI test?

Would you like to be tested for one or more STIs? First of all, it is important to know which STIs you want to be tested for and, of course, which tests are required. Don't know which test you need? Do our freeSTD test guide. This way you can be sure to choose an STI test that suits your personal situation. It is also important not to be sexually active for a certain period of time so as not to affect the test results.

How does an STI test go: when to test with urine and when with smear?

What collection is needed for your STD test varies for each STD and depends on your risk. For the bacterial STD likechlamydia,gonorrhea and trichomonas Do you test the area of your body where the sex contact took place, such as:

• the throat
• the vagina
• the penis 
• the anus

How does an STI test in men go?

Chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomonas and mycoplasma genitalium tests are examined in men through urine.

How does an STI test in women go?

For the STD test, you take a sample from the vagina (also called a swab). Have you had sex with your mouth or in your anus? Then bacterial STDs are tested by taking a swab from these places.

Other STDs

HIV,syphilis,hepatitis B andhepatitis C are examined with a blood test.

Taking an STI test yourself?

Soapoli-online offers a finger prick test that allows you to draw blood at home. You send the sample taken to the lab for testing. The same goes for the other STD tests that can be taken through a urine test or smear test. You can do this yourself very easily through the clear instructions you get when ordering or picking up our completely reliable STD tests.

Does taking an STI test yourself hurt?

Taking an STD test yourself does not hurt. In fact, how the STD test is done is as follows: women test vaginally by briefly stroking the vagina with a cotton swab from the test kit. Anal or throat testing is also done by stroking with a cotton swab. Men collect urine.

Want to take a blood test for HIV, syphilis or hepatitis? With a finger prick test, you take blood at home. You will feel the prick, but this is not painful. The test can be exciting, though, so take your time.

Is physical examination necessary? 

Do you have no symptoms and want to test yourself for an STI? Then physical examination is not necessary. However, are you suffering from skin complaints or warts? Then we advise you to visit your doctor and have your complaints evaluated there. Soapoli-online does not conduct a physical examination. With such skin complaints, however, it is important to have them checked in order to protect yourself and prevent aggravated complaints.

Soapoli-online video instructions

Still want more information on how to take an STD test yourself? Soapoli-online is here for you! On the YouTube channel of Soapoli-online you will find videos of all collection instructions, including blood collection. So you know exactly how to take the STD test for yourself. Watch all videos onyou tube

Analysis in our laboratory

Have you taken your STD test from Soapoli-online? Then you can send it to the laboratory. Soapoli-online works with the German Medical Laboratories Dr. Stein & Collegae. This lab is ISO-certified and has an office in the Netherlands. All tests taken go here and are analyzed according to guidelines. Following the instruction and window stages is essential. Want to know what types of tests are offered? Go toquality Of testing Soapoli-online.

Go for security with Soapoli-online!

Sure you are dealing with an STD? Choose the STD test packages from Soapoli-online. All our test kits are reliable and can be ordered completely anonymously. Soapoli-online cooperates with laboratory Dr. STEIN for the analysis of the samples. This is an ISO certified lab that delivers very fast results with the best quality. Thus, the reliability of your test result is guaranteed. We will do everything we can to help you as best we can, so that you can quickly have more certainty.