STI Tests

know your status

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs or STDs) can have a variety of effects, including serious issues like infertility and cancer if left untreated.

Since STIs don’t always have obvious symptoms, getting tested regularly is a vital part of taking care of your health, as well as your partner’s health.

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You’re here. That means you care for your health.

Most of us know getting tested is the responsible thing to do, but it can seem overwhelming or scary. When you take the first step, you’re taking care of YOU.

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You’re not alone. Most people experience an STI at least once in their life.

STIs are more common than you think, and many are treatable when you catch them early.

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We’re here to help, not to judge or cause drama.

Our STI testing services are completely confidential. We can even help with reaching out to partners about testing and treatment needs, without revealing your identity.

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Trust us — knowing your status will ease anxiety.

Even if you test positive for an STI, knowing your status brings some relief. We hear it all the time! Our nurses will recommend the next steps that are best for your health, including treatment.

STI Testing Information

Our STI clinic tests for:
– Chlamydia
– Gonorrhea
– HIV
– Syphilis
– Mpox (monkeypox)

We treat all positive test results and contacts for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. We also treat, but do not test the following conditions:
– Herpes
– Trichomoniasis
– Yeast
– Bacterial Vaginosis

Please make sure you do not urinate for at least 1 hour prior to your scheduled appointment time for urine testing purposes.

Patients must meet certain state-designated criteria to receive STI testing at our clinic. You can receive testing if one or more of the following apply to you:
 
– You’re experiencing STI symptoms (burning when you urinate, rash, warts, vaginal drainage or itching, penile drainage, testicular pain).
– You’ve had contact with someone with chlamydia or gonorrhea.
– You need to be re-tested for an STI 3 months after completing treatment.
– Female age 15-24 and have had at least one partner in the last 12 months.
– Female age 25-44 and have had a new partners in the past 60 days or 2+ partners in the past 12 months.
– Male with at least one male partner in the past 12 months.
 
If you do not qualify, please check out other resources below.

For chlamydia and gonorrhea testing, you should wait three weeks after a possible exposure to get tested.

For HIV testing, you should wait at least four weeks after a possible exposure to get tested.

There is a $20 self-pay fee. We do NOT accept health insurance for testing. Payment is expected at the time of visit.

Kansas City Health Department: Offers free STI testing in KCMO, Monday – Friday. Appointments are strongly encouraged.

KC CARE Health Center: Offers a range of sexual health services, including free or low-cost STI testing in KCMO. View locations and make an appointment online.

Planned Parenthood: Offers a range of sexual health services, including STI testing in KCMO (Midtown) and Jackson County (Independence). Appointments are encouraged.

CVS MinuteClinic: Offers STI testing throughout KCMO and Jackson County. Walk-ins are welcome.

Need a ride? We can help!

If you are in need of transportation to our events & services, help is available. To learn more, call/text our team at (816) 447-0421 or email JACOHDcommunityhealth@uhkc.org.

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