STI Testing
Don’t risk going undiagnosed by other testing platforms—choose THOROUGH, accurate results with Shameless Care.
- ROrder in just 5 minutes
- RSample collection done in your home
- RCertified laboratory
- RBoard-certified physician assigned to your case
Thoroughness matters most… See what makes Shameless Care different.
How It Works
Step 1:
Order testing panel for discrete home delivery.
Step 2:
Collect your samples in comfort on your own time.
Step 3:
Return your panel in the provided shipping material.
Step 4:
Your physician delivers the results via our secure portal.
The Perfect Panel
One kit that includes a blood test, urine test, and swabs.
Blood
- =Syphilis
- =HIV
- =Herpes Simplex 2
- =Hepatitis B
- =Hepatitis C
Urine
- =Chlamydia Genital
- =Gonorrhea Genital
- =Mycoplasma Genitalium
- =Trichomoniasis
Throat Swab
- =Chlamydia Oral
- =Gonorrhea Oral
Anal Swab
- =Chlamydia Anal
- =Gonorrhea Anal
Resources
Feedback Says it All
Quick service with getting doxyPEP within 24 hours
I wasn’t on doxyPEP and then had an encounter that made me worry that I could be at risk for a bacterial STI. By getting doxyPEP as well as the option to have a dose sent to my nearby pharmacy, I was able to reduce my risk quickly. A couple weeks later, an STI test has shown all negative for bacterial STIs 🙂. Many thanks, Shameless Care 🙂
Caring & Responsive
The process went smoothly from start to finish, I will recommend shameless care to friends and/or family. Great customer service.
Great customer service
I made a mistake when doing the at home test kit. I called and they resolved the issue quickly. They are very discreet, helpful and friendly. Highly recommend.
FAQ & Information
Are the tests accurate?
Absolutely, yes. You deserve STD testing that is as accurate as it is complete.
A laboratory processes the STD tests you get through Shameless Care using the same techniques as major healthcare institutions.
Lab Details: Molecular Testing Labs, 14401 SE 1st St, Vancouver, WA 98684
Need details? Download our datasheet here.
How long for delivery?
Delivery takes 7-10 days.
The tests come straight from Molecular Labs in the State of Washington to you.
Are the tests painful?
When we promise easy, we promise minimal discomfort.
Getting “the works” when it comes to a complete STD test panel, means testing different fluids from different places.
Here is what you can expect:
- Urine testing is painless—you need to worry mostly about aim.
- Blood collection is through a lancet device that most people experience as a quick pinch.
- Taking a throat swab sometimes triggers a gag reflex and can feel scratchy for a moment.
Is the STD packaging discrete?
Your privacy is part of our promise to you.
Your STD test panel has only the pharmacy name on the exterior package.
Why can't I go to my doctor?
You can, but be careful.
We created Shameless Care because we’ve seen many lifestyle members struggle to acquire competent and comprehensive STD testing, even after telling their doctor that they were non-monogamous.
Over the years, we’ve seen dozens of people’s STD tests from their doctors. Most patients describe their tests as “the works” or “everything,” but there were wild inconsistencies between what tests physicians ordered. Even more careful terms like “A 10 panel” or “full panel” tended to vary and have coverage gaps.
Imagine two people meeting at a polyamory meet-up.
Person A: “I was std tested last week and tested ‘clean’ for everything.
Person B: “That’s great! I tested last month. Also, clean!”
That conversation was utterly useless. Neither person knows what tests the other received. They may barely know what tests they received! They left it up to their provider. Big mistake.
It could be that person A’s doctor tested her for HIV, Hepatitis, and Trichomansis while person B’s doctor tested him for HIV and gonorrhea.
There isn’t one STD; there are several. Some can be found in different body areas and require other collection methods to find. Therefore, the phrase “STD testing” is a term that is meaningless without further details.
If you decide not to use Shameless Care, we recommend taking this list of tests into the exam room. That way, you can be your health advocate and get the tests you need.
We cannot emphasize this enough: Learn about testing, your own unique needs, and demand the tests you need and deserve.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept FSA and HSA debit cards, but do not bill directly to insurance.
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Important Notes
- agsdi-arrow-rightOnly order testing for youself. If both you and your partner want testing, you each need to order your own with your own accounts.
- agsdi-arrow-rightTests must be returned within 60 days of arrival. Don't worry, we send reminder emails.
- agsdi-arrow-rightAfter you collect your specimens, ship back to the lab immediately.
- agsdi-arrow-rightOnce the lab receives your specimens, you will be required to complete a post-testing form prior to receiving your results.
Proper blood collection is critical.
Accuracy is of utmost importance in STI testing, and our meticulous laboratory partners, Molecular Labs, prioritize it as well. One reason why patients may have their lab specimens rejected is due to insufficient blood in the sample.
To ensure a successful sample, make sure to fill in the circle on the front of the card and ensure the blood saturates the paper all the way to the back. While there is no circle stenciled on the back, imagine that there was and fill it accordingly. The “circle” diameter must be completely filled with blood on both sides of the testing medium.
Any card submitted without enough samples will be rejected by the lab and cannot be replaced by Shameless Care. Check out the instructions and example of a rejected card below.
To make the process easier and less painful, here are some helpful tips:
- Run hot water over your hands for at least five minutes before washing and preparing with alcohol to increase blood flow.
- Use the lancet on the side of your fingertip, avoiding any calluses you may have.
- Squeeze your finger firmly, release, and allow it to refill with blood before repeating the process.
- Finally, make sure to submit a complete card. Incomplete cards will be rejected.
Here are a few additional notes:
- The test(s) must be returned within 60 days and at the same time.
- After you collect your specimens, ship them back to the lab immediately.
- Tests can only be completed by the person who ordered them.
- If you have questions or issues, do not hesitate to email customerservice@shamelesscare.com, or call/text (prefer text) 773-410-7884.
- Once the lab receives your specimens, you will be required to complete a post-testing form prior to receiving your results.
Here is an example of a blood sample collection card that could not be used for testing. Although it appears to be enough from the front, you can see that the blood has not saturated sufficiently per the instruction above.
Why should I get both urine and throat tests?
Several common STDs can infect different parts of your body depending on how you were exposed to them and getting the wrong test could miss this!
For example, having unprotected vaginal sex could lead to a genital chlamydia infection. But having unprotected oral sex could lead to oral chlamydia. A urine test would miss oral infection and an oral swab could miss the genital infection. Both can cause you health complications and both can be passed to new partners. As a result, depending on your practices, we often recommend both urine and oral swab tests.
In our experience, poorly understanding how your sexual practices inform your real testing needs is one of the biggest challenges individuals face when seeing a doctor for their testing needs.
Shameless Care vs. the Competition
At Shameless Care, we offer the most thorough testing panel available.
A Real Doctor/Patient Relationship
When you order a test, you’ll complete a medical profile reviewed by a board-certified physician in your state. They’ll personally manage your case and send prescriptions to your preferred pharmacy – if needed for an easily treatable STI.
Transparent Comprehensive Testing
We compared the top three Google results for “complete STI test” to our testing panel. If you opt for a less comprehensive panel, keep in mind you won’t get a full picture of your STI status. For instance, without throat swab testing, you won’t know if you have gonorrhea or chlamydia of the throat—important if you engage in oral sex.
(Data collected on November 20, 2024, may change.)
| Shameless Care | STDCheck.com 10-Test Panel | Quest STD Test Panel Expanded | Microgendx Full STI Panel | Your Doctor (probably) | |
| HIV | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ |
| Syphilis | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ |
| Herpes Simplex 1 | ✘ why? | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ |
| Herpes Simplex 2 | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ |
| Hepatitis A | ✘ why? | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Hepatitis B | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Hepatitis C | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ |
| Gonorrhea Genital | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Gonorrhea Oral | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Gonorrhea Anal | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Chlamydia Genital | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Chlamydia Oral | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Chlamydia Anal | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Trichomonaisis | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
| Mycoplasma Genitalium | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ | ✘ |
Regarding Hep A and HSV-1
If you’re curious about why Shameless Care doesn’t test for Hepatitis A or HSV-1, we’re here to clarify. You’ll notice these items are part of the comparison chart because at least one other company includes them. Let’s break it down.
Hepatitis A is generally transmitted through contaminated food or water and often resolves on its own. There’s a vaccine for it, and it’s not typically associated with sexually transmitted concerns. For more information, you can explore our comprehensive resource guide on Hepatitis A, B, and C.
Regarding HSV-1, the CDC does not recommend testing for asymptomatic individuals, and there’s limited scientific support for including HSV-2 in our panel.
However, the primary reason we exclude HSV-1 is that our laboratory partner does not offer an HSV-1 test. However, they do provide throat and anal swabs for gonorrhea and chlamydia, unlike others. So we had to choose between HSV-1, of which the CDC doesn’t recommend, or throat and anal swab testing.
That’s the easiest medical decision ever!
Here’s why this decision is straightforward for us:
- Throat Swab Testing has proven vital; without it, we would miss approximately half of our gonorrhea and chlamydia diagnoses.
- Many people engage in oral sex, and selecting a testing panel that doesn’t assess throat infections leaves many conditions undetected.
Our aim is always to make informed choices that enhance the accuracy and relevance of test results.
https://shamelesscare.com/knowledge/sti-testing/understanding-hepatitis-a-b-and-c/