Parasitic infection

Trichomoniasis testing at home

Yes. LabX tests for Trichomoniasis on a urine sample, starting at $149 with the At-Home STI Panel β€” 10-target urine PCR. Our urine STI panel tests for Trichomonas vaginalis by PCR, which detects the parasite's genetic material in the urine sample.

What is Trichomoniasis?

Trichomoniasis is a common sexually transmitted infection caused by Trichomonas vaginalis, a tiny single-celled parasite. It spreads through sexual contact and can affect people of any sex.

Symptoms

Most people with trichomoniasis have no symptoms. When symptoms appear they can include itching, irritation, unusual discharge or discomfort when urinating. Symptoms can come and go. If you have symptoms, see a licensed physician β€” a test result is not a diagnosis.

Why testing matters

Trichomoniasis is treatable with medicine prescribed by a clinician. Because many infections are silent, partners may be infected without knowing, and reinfection is common if partners are not treated at the same time.

How LabX tests for Trichomoniasis

Our urine STI panel tests for Trichomonas vaginalis by PCR, which detects the parasite's genetic material in the urine sample. Samples are tested at LabX Diagnostic Systems, a CLIA-certified, COLA-accredited laboratory in Tampa, Florida. Results are typically reported in 2–3 business days from receipt.

Timing

A licensed physician can advise on retesting after treatment, since reinfection is common.

Panels that include Trichomoniasis

LabX STI panels do not include HIV testing. For an HIV test, ask your provider or visit gettested.cdc.gov.

If your result is reactive

A reactive result is not a diagnosis. For blood tests, the laboratory confirms a reactive screen on a second, different method before reporting it. If a result is reactive, contact a licensed clinician β€” this laboratory does not treat or prescribe β€” tell recent partners, and know that, like every clinical laboratory, LabX is required by law to report positive results for these notifiable infections to the state health department confidentially. If you are unwell, pregnant or in severe pain, seek care right away.

Common questions

Can I test for Trichomoniasis at home?

Yes. LabX tests for Trichomoniasis on a urine sample, starting at $149 with the At-Home STI Panel β€” 10-target urine PCR. Our urine STI panel tests for Trichomonas vaginalis by PCR, which detects the parasite's genetic material in the urine sample.

Does Trichomoniasis always cause symptoms?

Most people with trichomoniasis have no symptoms. When symptoms appear they can include itching, irritation, unusual discharge or discomfort when urinating. Symptoms can come and go.

What sample does the Trichomoniasis test use?

Our urine STI panel tests for Trichomonas vaginalis by PCR, which detects the parasite's genetic material in the urine sample.

What if my Trichomoniasis result is positive or reactive?

A reactive result is not a diagnosis. For blood tests, the laboratory confirms a reactive screen on a second, different method before reporting it. If a result is reactive, contact a licensed clinician β€” this laboratory does not treat or prescribe β€” tell recent partners, and know that, like every clinical laboratory, LabX is required by law to report positive results for these notifiable infections to the state health department confidentially. If you are unwell, pregnant or in severe pain, seek care right away.

Should I test again later?

A licensed physician can advise on retesting after treatment, since reinfection is common.

Related infections

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Order a panel that tests for Trichomoniasis

At-home drug tests and test kits are not currently available to addresses in New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island or California. Results are not a diagnosis β€” review them with a licensed physician.

At-Home STI Panel β€” 10-target urine PCR β€” $149 Complete STI Panel β€” urine + blood β€” $299

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