Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) and HIV Testing

The following tests for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) -- including HIV -- are available at UC Davis Student Health and Counseling Services and may be requested during an office visit with a provider. Chlamydia and gonorrhea testing may be requested online. The costs provided below are in addition to the cost of an office visit, treatment supplies or medications.

Chlamydia and Gonorrhea

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend yearly chlamydia testing of sexually active young persons. At Student Health and Counseling Services, the chlamydia test is done in conjunction with a gonorrhea test.

This test may be performed on a urine specimen or a swab specimen that is collected during an office visit or a pelvic exam.
If asymptomatic (no symptoms), this test may be requested online via Health-e-Messaging or added to any primary care visit with a physician or nurse practitioner.
It takes 1-3 weeks after exposure to show accurate results. Results come back within a week.
The cost is $20 (does not include visit/screening fees).

Herpes

Routine herpes testing is not recommended for those without symptoms. Blood tests are done only in rare circumstances.

If you are having symptoms of herpes, your provider can swab the lesions (sores) to look for the virus. Results come back within one to two weeks.

Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

The CDC does not recommend routine screening for HPV in young persons.

For people with a cervix, a Pap test may be used to check for changes related to HPV. In some cases, if the pap smear shows these changes, the pap test may also include an HPV test.
Please discuss HPV testing and HPV vaccine with your provider.

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

The CDC recommends HIV testing for all patients ages 13-64 at least once in their lifetime. It can take 3-12 weeks for results to be accurate -- this is called the "window period." Check out the CDC's HIV Testing page for more information on how often you should get yourself tested.

This test is easy to obtain in two ways:

Confidential Testing - You can choose a blood test from our lab, and you will need to return in two weeks for results. The cost is $10 (does not included visit fees).
Anonymous Testing - During the school year, you can get anonymous HIV antibody testing at no charge at the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer Intersex Asexual (LGBTQIA+) Resource Center at the Student Community Center (SCC) on the first Wednesday of each month from 2:00 PM-4:30 PM during Fall, Winter and Spring Quarters only. (Not available during finals weeks, quarter breaks, campus holidays and summer session.). This test involves a mouth swab that provides results within 30 minutes, and is very accurate. If the test result is preliminary positive, then a confirmatory test is needed to diagnose an HIV infection.

Learn more about HIV testing, the difference between a confidential and anonymous HIV test, and HIV testing options through Student Health and Counseling Services. You can also check out our Strike Out HIV Stigma page for more information and resources on HIV.

Syphilis

This infection, while uncommon, can be detected quickly and easily with a blood test in our lab.
It takes 3-12 weeks after exposure to show a positive test. Results are back within a few days.
The cost is $10 (does not include visit fees).

Visit Health-e-Messaging to communicate with your provider, request a chlamydia or gonorrhea test online or get more information about any of the above tests. If you would like to be seen by our medical staff, please contact our Appointment Desk (530 752-2349) to schedule an appointment.

Check out GYT UC Davis for more information on getting yourself tested.

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