Preferred Location: 900 W 3rd St Farmville,VA 23901 Farmville Change location
Preferred Location: 900 W 3rd St Farmville,VA 23901 Farmville Change location
SaferSTD Preferred Location: 900 W 3rd St Farmville,VA 23901 Farmville Change Location
Between hitting the beach and camping in the mountains of this versatile state, it’s important to remember regular STD testing, including tests for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Hepatitis B, C, Herpes, HIV and Syphilis. Virginia ranks at 13 out of 50 states for positive STD tests, so staying safe means scheduling regular private tests. Many locations provide free testing, but the lines are long and there is little confidentiality. Skip the lines with one simple phone call to schedule private, confidential STD testing that takes a mere 15 to 20 minutes of time in the lab. From the haunted Gettysburg battle fields to the Navy yards full of ships and museums, you’ll want to be back in the action quickly.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention1 (CDC) recommends screening for the most common STDs, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, syphilis, herpes 1, herpes 2, and HIV for both men and women. In addition, the CDC suggests women get screened for trichomoniasis.
SaferSTD recommends searching for locations that offer a 10-test panel which tests for the most common bacteria and viral STDs in the U.S. with additional premium add-ons like early HIV detection, if needed.
The CDC2 provides detailed STD testing information as to when you should get tested. In summary, you should get tested today if you are sexually active, never been tested before, have had unprotected sex in the past, or if you exhibit symptoms.
According to the World Health Organization3, the majority of STI cases reported every day, more than one million, are asymptomatic; another reason to get tested today.
You should get tested again in 90 days to rule out STDs that have specific exposure waiting times, including HIV.
STD testing can be a quick and simple process, depending on the type of test you choose and where you get tested. Some may require an oral or genital swab, a urine test or blood sample, or a physical exam to check your genital area for signs of an STD.
SaferSTD has identified preferred providers that require only a urine test, a blood sample, or both without a physical exam.
The speed at which you receive your STD testing results depends on where you get tested. Before you choose your location, find out how long testing results will take.
At-home STD testing results are usually 3-5 business days, depending on the manufacturer of your test. You also need to take into account the amount of time it takes to receive the test or pick one up, perform the test, and ship it back, before the lab can analyze your results and report back to you.
If you test at a public facility such as a neighborhood clinic, you may have to wait a week, if not more for the results, which could delay treatment. If you test through a private facility, they have the fastest turnaround within 1-3 business days.
SaferSTD has researched and identified the most accredited and most reputable testing locations. Click here to find a preferred location near you.
Some STD testing clinics offer same-day walk-in options without an appointment. Below are nearby preferred locations that offer this option.
The cost of STD testing depends on whether you select private, public, or at-home testing, as well as the type of test(s) you need.
Several at-home STD options and public testing locations can cost up to $250, with most on the higher end, depending on the brand and type of testing. Public testing fees also vary based on income and welfare eligibility.
With private testing, you may save money on a low-cost comprehensive 10-test panel that tests for the most common bacterial and viral STDs in the United States.
SaferSTD has researched and identified reputable locations that offer upfront pricing without hidden fees. Click here to find a preferred location near you.
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Between the years of 2011 and 2015, Virginia has witnessed a stagnation in HIV rates. Residents are being tested in large numbers, and the results are coming back at rates that neither rise, nor fall, between years.
Black residents have the highest incidence of HIV positive tests, with 35.3% of all Virginia cases being in the black communities in 2015. Male-to-male sexual contact continues to lead the transmission source, with 418 cases in 2015 having this transmission route.
As for other STD’s in the state, chlamydia leads the way, as it does in so many other states. This is due to chlamydia’s asymptomatic behavior. In 2013, there were 556.3 cases per 100,000 female residents, and 251.4 cases per 100,000 male residents.
According to a report published by the Department of Health in 1999, the history of STD’s in the state has remained stagnant. The report states that the black community had the highest incidences of HIV and gonorrhea. However, the white population beat the black population for hepatitis C, an STD which is also transferred through intravenous drug use. Other statistics that haven’t changed are:
The state provides a number of different educational opportunities for residents and visitors to learn more about prevention, testing, and treatment. The Department of Health provides statistics for a number of different STD’s, including HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. The site also includes further information, such as links to the CDC to learn the signs of an STD, how to prevent STD’s, where to get help, and how to handle treatments.
The State Educational Board approaches STD education in the schools through programs geared toward prevention. Issues are covered in health classes, where teachers discuss personal safety, abstinence, and ways to reduce the chance of contracting an STD. There is little education, through the schools, regarding testing facilities, or how to seek confidential treatment. Virginia also supports the Family Life Education program, where specific topics are discussed, specifically age-appropriate discussions on the following topics:
This method of education is referred to as the abstinence-until-marriage approach, where educators do not inform students of community-based resources for STD testing, but instead push the idea of one partner in marriage. According to Advocates for Youth, this type of education rarely works, but the Federal government continues to fund programs, so states continue to utilize the programs. Residents and students must seek separate education to learn more about STD testing and treatment, especially as the statistics prove that the state’s STD rates aren’t going away.
Evidently, STD testing is widely reserved for adults. The teenage population may hesitate to get tested simply through an ignorance to the testing methods. If a teen has been through the abstinence education through the school system, then contracts an STD, that teen has a higher chance of hiding the illness through shame. That same teen will also lack information on how to confidentially get tested without the support of family and friends. The disease then spreads and continues to wreak havoc on the teen’s health. Dropout rates don’t matter, as most teens pass through high school education without receiving in-depth information on STD’s.
The state is only ranked 11th in the nation’s poverty rate, so income is a small factor in reduced instances of STD testing. However, many of the poorest residents reside in the inner cities of Richmond, Norfolk, or Chesapeake, resulting in an undereducated class, living in close proximity, who do not have the funds to seek medical care.
While some STD clinics are free, many living in poverty still do not seek testing, due to the fact that preventative care is not part of their natural routine. What’s more, the State of Virginia presents the fact that black or Hispanic individuals are more likely to live below the poverty line in the state, and earlier statistics proved that Black residents had the highest incidences of STD’s.
A combination of poverty, mixed with a lack of information, are the underlying reasons for Virginia residents to avoid STD testing.
No matter where Virginia takes you, from the rapids of the streams, to the historic Civil War sights, to the starfish-studded aquariums, it’s important to make sure to work in a regular STD test. Even if the tests are consistently negative, personal health through STD testing must be on top of the priority list. Skipping the long lines at the free clinics with one simple phone call will put more time on the clock for fun activities, such as wind surfing in the ocean or exploring downtown Richmond, with its vast military statues and pristine walking paths.
The time in the lab is under a half hour, and regular STD testing is only once every six to twelve months. It’s a win-win situation all around that maintains health and keeps the fuel under the feet to explore every opportunity Virginia offers its residents and visitors alike.
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