About the test result
What does the result of this test mean?
Anyone who orders a test from us will receive detailed laboratory results.
- In case of a negative test result, it means that you do not have chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, syphilis, and HIV, and that no treatment is required.
- A positive test result means that chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, syphilis, or HIV has been found and that treatment is needed. For your own health and to prevent the spread of STDs, it is important that you receive treatment if you are found to have an STD.
In the case of a positive test result, you can take the test results to your own doctor for treatment. You should also warn all your sexual partners to further prevent the spread of STDs. They can then have themselves tested and, if necessary, be treated. This can also be done anonymously via partnerwaarschuwing.nl (in the Netherlands only).
How results are shared
We understand that test results can be confusing. That’s why at Homed-IQ, we make it easy for you to interpret your results and understand what’s going on inside your body.
In your personal online dashboard, you can view your test results and access clear and simple explanations about individual health markers. All test results are verified by our qualified medical team before being sent to you.
The result of your STD Test Complete is indicated with a negative or positive outcome per test.
How results are shared
We understand that test results can be confusing. That’s why at Homed-IQ, we make it easy for you to interpret your results and understand what’s going on inside your body.
In your personal online dashboard, you can view your test results and access clear and simple explanations about individual health markers. All test results are verified by our qualified medical team before being sent to you.
The result of your STD Test Complete is indicated with a negative or positive outcome per test.
What is the STD Test Complete?
The STD Test Complete kit checks the presence of the most common STDs: Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Trichomoniasis, Syphilis, and HIV. The test package consists of a urine and blood test for men and a vaginal smear combined with a blood test for women. You will receive extensive instructions with your self-test. After collection you can send in your sample and it will be examined by a certified laboratory. You will receive the results within a few days. It couldn’t be easier!
What is the incubation period of each STD?
Every STD has a so-called incubation period. This is the time between the actual infection and the moment that the STD is detectable by a test. Below you will find the list with the associated incubation period per STD.
- Chlamydia: 1 – 3 weeks, usually after 14 days
- Gonorrhea: After 14 days
- Trichomonas: 1 – 4 weeks, usually after 21 days
- Syphilis: 10 – 90 days, usually after 28 days
- HIV: 3 weeks – 3 months
Below you will find a list of the most common symptoms for men for various STD’s:
Chlamydia
- (Burning) pain during urination
- Fever (occasionally)
- Discharge from penis
- Pain or swelling in testicles
- Pain during sexual intercourse
Gonorrhea
- Pain or swelling in the testicles
- Discharge from the penis
- (Burning) pain during urination
- Pain during sexual intercourse
Trichomoniasis
- Discharge from the penis
- Redness and/or itching and irritation in or around the penis
- Painful urination
Syphilis
- Skin ulcers
- Fever
- Swollen glands
- Headaches
- Fatigue
- Night sweats
- Issues with vision
- Hair loss
HIV
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Rash
- Headache
- Sore throat
- Night sweats
- Swollen lymph nodes (mainly in the neck)
Chlamydia
- Painful urination
- Lower abdominal pain
- Increased vaginal discharge
- Pain during intercourse
- Bleeding after intercourse
- Intermenstrual bleeding
Gonorrhea
- Painful urination
- Vaginal discharge (green/yellow)
- Pain in abdominal area
- Pain during intercourse
Trichomoniasis
- Vaginal discharge (green/yellow)
- Redness and/or itching around or inside the vagina
- Painful urination
Syphilis
- Sores in and around the mouth, vagina and elsewhere on the skin
- Fever
- Swollen glands
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Issues with vision
- Night sweats
- Hair loss
HIV
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Rash
- Night sweats
- Headache
- Sore throat
- Swollen lymph nodes (mainly in the neck)
Introduction
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) are diseases that are transmitted through sexual contact. You can be infected with or pass on a virus or bacteria to someone else during sex. This can be through the penis, vagina, anus, and sometimes also with your mouth or fingers. Many STDs cause little or no symptoms. However, an STD is not harmless, and it can cause uncomfortable symptoms at the location of infection. While most STDs are treatable, if some infections are not treated in time they can cause longer-term damage to the body. For example, some untreated STDs in women can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease. In the long run, this increases the risk of infertility and ectopic pregnancy. It is therefore important that you get tested if you have been at risk to treat the infection and to prevent it from spreading to others.
Via Homed-IQ you can get tested for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Trichomoniasis, Syphilis and HIV.
Chlamydia
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis. The bacteria can cause infection of the urethra, cervix, rectum or throat. The infection can spread to the epididymis in men and to the uterus or fallopian tubes in women. Left untreated, this increases the risk of infertility and ectopic pregnancy. If a woman has chlamydia during pregnancy, she can also infect her baby during delivery without proper management. This can lead to an eye and respiratory tract infection in the baby. Chlamydia is a very common STD and is usually treatable with antibiotics.
Gonorrhea
Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae. This STD is very contagious. In most cases, infected individuals don’t have any signs or symptoms. Gonorrhea, if not treated, can also cause further health issues, just like chlamydia. Untreated gonorrhea can cause pelvic inflammation, infertility, or ectopic pregnancy in women, as well as inflammation of the epididymis or prostate in men. Rarely, gonorrhea can enter the bloodstream and cause infections in other parts of the body. This can lead to inflammation of the joints, septicemia, or meningitis. Gonorrhea is more common in men who have sex with men. Pregnant women with untreated gonorrhea may develop problems during pregnancy, such as inflammation inside the womb or premature birth of the baby. They can also infect their baby during delivery without proper management. This can lead to eye inflammation and blindness in the baby. Gonorrhea is treatable with antibiotics.
Trichomoniasis
Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted disease that is rare in the Netherlands, and can sometimes take years before women experience symptoms. Men usually have no symptoms at all. Trichomoniasis is caused by the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis and is a treatable condition. The parasite can cause infection of the vagina, cervix, and urethra. For pregnant women, it can cause you to give birth early or have a child with low birth weight. Trichomoniasis is treatable with antibiotics.
Syphilis
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease most common in men who have sex with men (or if you are from a country in which syphilis is endemic). It is caused by the bacteria Treponema Pallidum. Syphilis often does not cause any complaints, although in the initial stage of infection it may cause a lesion (chancre) at the location where the syphilis entered your body. The bacteria infects the mucous membranes of the penis, vagina, anus, or mouth and can cause inflammation as well as a body rash. If left untreated for long periods of time, syphilis can cause serious inflammation and eventually organ damage. Syphilis can be detected with blood tests. It can be treated – provided you detect it in a timely manner. You can get syphilis through penetration but also through oral sex, for example from a mouth ulcer infected with the bacteria.
HIV
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that affects the body’s immune system. The virus is in blood, semen, vaginal fluid, and breast milk, and can be contracted if these fluids enter your bloodstream. HIV mainly occurs in men who have sex with men or if you come from a STD-endemic country. Initially you may not notice many symptoms of HIV, and may be infected for years before you experience any severe symptoms. However, over time your body’s immune system will decline, making you susceptible to many types of illnesses. This can lead to Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), a chronic and life threatening condition if left untreated. HIV can be detected with a blood test. While HIV cannot be cured yet, AIDS can be prevented with proper detection and treatment. Timely and intensive treatment with various medicines can make the blood “virus-free”, so that someone is no longer contagious and has a normal life expectancy.
About the Test
What is the STD Test Complete?
The STD Test Complete kit checks the presence of the most common STDs: Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Trichomoniasis, Syphilis, and HIV. The test package consists of a urine and blood test for men and a vaginal smear combined with a blood test for women. You will receive extensive instructions with your self-test. After collection you can send in your sample and it will be examined by a certified laboratory. You will receive the results within a few days. It couldn’t be easier!
What is the incubation period of each STD?
Every STD has a so-called incubation period. This is the time between the actual infection and the moment that the STD is detectable by a test. Below you will find the list with the associated incubation period per STD.
- Chlamydia: 1 – 3 weeks, usually after 14 days
- Gonorrhea: After 14 days
- Trichomonas: 1 – 4 weeks, usually after 21 days
- Syphilis: 10 – 90 days, usually after 28 days
- HIV: 3 weeks – 3 months
Symptoms for Men
Below you will find a list of the most common symptoms for men for various STD’s:
Chlamydia
- (Burning) pain during urination
- Fever (occasionally)
- Discharge from penis
- Pain or swelling in testicles
- Pain during sexual intercourse
Gonorrhea
- Pain or swelling in the testicles
- Discharge from the penis
- (Burning) pain during urination
- Pain during sexual intercourse
Trichomoniasis
- Discharge from the penis
- Redness and/or itching and irritation in or around the penis
- Painful urination
Syphilis
- Skin ulcers
- Fever
- Swollen glands
- Headaches
- Fatigue
- Night sweats
- Issues with vision
- Hair loss
HIV
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Rash
- Headache
- Sore throat
- Night sweats
- Swollen lymph nodes (mainly in the neck)
Symptoms for Women
Below you will find a list of the most common symptoms for women for various STD’s:
Chlamydia
- Painful urination
- Lower abdominal pain
- Increased vaginal discharge
- Pain during intercourse
- Bleeding after intercourse
- Intermenstrual bleeding
Gonorrhea
- Painful urination
- Vaginal discharge (green/yellow)
- Pain in abdominal area
- Pain during intercourse
Trichomoniasis
- Vaginal discharge (green/yellow)
- Redness and/or itching around or inside the vagina
- Painful urination
Syphilis
- Sores in and around the mouth, vagina and elsewhere on the skin
- Fever
- Swollen glands
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Issues with vision
- Night sweats
- Hair loss
HIV
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Rash
- Night sweats
- Headache
- Sore throat
- Swollen lymph nodes (mainly in the neck)
Background information
Introduction
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) are diseases that are transmitted through sexual contact. You can be infected with or pass on a virus or bacteria to someone else during sex. This can be through the penis, vagina, anus, and sometimes also with your mouth or fingers. Many STDs cause little or no symptoms. However, an STD is not harmless, and it can cause uncomfortable symptoms at the location of infection. While most STDs are treatable, if some infections are not treated in time they can cause longer-term damage to the body. For example, some untreated STDs in women can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease. In the long run, this increases the risk of infertility and ectopic pregnancy. It is therefore important that you get tested if you have been at risk to treat the infection and to prevent it from spreading to others.
Via Homed-IQ you can get tested for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Trichomoniasis, Syphilis and HIV.
Chlamydia
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis. The bacteria can cause infection of the urethra, cervix, rectum or throat. The infection can spread to the epididymis in men and to the uterus or fallopian tubes in women. Left untreated, this increases the risk of infertility and ectopic pregnancy. If a woman has chlamydia during pregnancy, she can also infect her baby during delivery without proper management. This can lead to an eye and respiratory tract infection in the baby. Chlamydia is a very common STD and is usually treatable with antibiotics.
Gonorrhea
Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae. This STD is very contagious. In most cases, infected individuals don’t have any signs or symptoms. Gonorrhea, if not treated, can also cause further health issues, just like chlamydia. Untreated gonorrhea can cause pelvic inflammation, infertility, or ectopic pregnancy in women, as well as inflammation of the epididymis or prostate in men. Rarely, gonorrhea can enter the bloodstream and cause infections in other parts of the body. This can lead to inflammation of the joints, septicemia, or meningitis. Gonorrhea is more common in men who have sex with men. Pregnant women with untreated gonorrhea may develop problems during pregnancy, such as inflammation inside the womb or premature birth of the baby. They can also infect their baby during delivery without proper management. This can lead to eye inflammation and blindness in the baby. Gonorrhea is treatable with antibiotics.
Trichomoniasis
Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted disease that is rare in the Netherlands, and can sometimes take years before women experience symptoms. Men usually have no symptoms at all. Trichomoniasis is caused by the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis and is a treatable condition. The parasite can cause infection of the vagina, cervix, and urethra. For pregnant women, it can cause you to give birth early or have a child with low birth weight. Trichomoniasis is treatable with antibiotics.
Syphilis
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease most common in men who have sex with men (or if you are from a country in which syphilis is endemic). It is caused by the bacteria Treponema Pallidum. Syphilis often does not cause any complaints, although in the initial stage of infection it may cause a lesion (chancre) at the location where the syphilis entered your body. The bacteria infects the mucous membranes of the penis, vagina, anus, or mouth and can cause inflammation as well as a body rash. If left untreated for long periods of time, syphilis can cause serious inflammation and eventually organ damage. Syphilis can be detected with blood tests. It can be treated – provided you detect it in a timely manner. You can get syphilis through penetration but also through oral sex, for example from a mouth ulcer infected with the bacteria.
HIV
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that affects the body’s immune system. The virus is in blood, semen, vaginal fluid, and breast milk, and can be contracted if these fluids enter your bloodstream. HIV mainly occurs in men who have sex with men or if you come from a STD-endemic country. Initially you may not notice many symptoms of HIV, and may be infected for years before you experience any severe symptoms. However, over time your body’s immune system will decline, making you susceptible to many types of illnesses. This can lead to Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), a chronic and life threatening condition if left untreated. HIV can be detected with a blood test. While HIV cannot be cured yet, AIDS can be prevented with proper detection and treatment. Timely and intensive treatment with various medicines can make the blood “virus-free”, so that someone is no longer contagious and has a normal life expectancy.
Results
What does the result of this test mean?
Anyone who orders a test from us will receive detailed laboratory results.
- In case of a negative test result, it means that you do not have chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, syphilis, and HIV, and that no treatment is required.
- A positive test result means that chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, syphilis, or HIV has been found and that treatment is needed. For your own health and to prevent the spread of STDs, it is important that you receive treatment if you are found to have an STD.
You can take the test results to your own doctor for treatment. If you prefer not to, our in-house physician can prescribe medication to you (note, only for chlamydia). Your privacy is just as important to us as it is to you. We need your name, date of birth and citizen service (personal identification) number to be able to issue your medication. This service is currently only available in the Netherlands. We always treat your data confidentially.
In case of a positive test result, you must warn all your sexual partners to prevent the spread of STDs. They can then have themselves tested and, if necessary, be treated. Within the Netherlands this can be done anonymously via partnerwaarschuwing.nl.
How It Works
Order Your Test
Once you have placed your order, your test kit will be delivered within days and in discreet packaging.
Activate & Collect Sample
After online activation of your test kit, you can collect your sample within a few minutes and mail it back to us in the pre-paid envelope.
View Results
A certified laboratory will review your sample and your test results will be available within a matter of days.
Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions
Anyone who is sexually active is at risk for sexually transmitted infections. If you are sexually active, it is important to use protection and get screened regularly. This is especially important if you have more than one sexual partner.
Safe sex reduces the risk of an STD, such as using a condom or dental dam during sexual intercourse or oral sex and cleaning sex toys. Even when using a condom, not all STDs can be completely prevented. Genital warts, syphilis, and genital herpes can also enter your body through your skin. Pubic lice or scabies can also be transmitted through skin or pubic hair.
HIV and Hepatitis B and C are transmissible through blood. This means that in order to become infected, body fluids such as blood, vaginal fluids or semen must enter the bloodstream. This can happen in various ways, such as through open sores, needle stick injuries, or tears in the skin from sexual contact. One cannot catch hepatitis or HIV through activities like hugging, sharing eating utensils, or sneezing/coughing.
For more information about safe sex, go to this website.
You should be tested if:
- You are experiencing symptoms that may be consistent with an STD (However, many STDs do not cause any symptoms)
- You have been notified by public health services or a sexual partner that someone you have had sexual contact with has an STD
- You are with a new sexual partner and want to have unprotected intercourse
- You have many/changing sexual partners
- You are a man who has sexual contact with men
- You are a sex worker
Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, and Trichomoniasis are some of the most common STDs worldwide. That is why it is very important that STDs are regularly tested for, so that further spread is limited.
You will receive extensive instructions with your test.
Every STD has an incubation period. This is the time between the actual infection and the moment that the STD is detectable by a test. From that moment on, the bacteria can be detected by a test.
STD Incubation Periods:
- Chlamydia: 1-3 weeks, usually detectable after 14 days
- Gonorrhea: 2-14 days
- Trichomoniasis: 1 – 4 weeks, usually detectable after 21 days
- Syphilis: 10 – 90 days, usually detectable after 28 days
- HIV: 3 weeks – 3 months
You will receive the results within a few days of sending the sample to the laboratory.
Yes, your privacy is just as important to us as it is to you. The test kit comes in discreet packaging and the test results are shared with you confidentially.
There are many advantages to testing from home instead of having to visit the doctor, a local clinic or the public health service. Our tests are delivered to your home in no time. The tests are easy and fast to take and the results will be shared with you via our confidential results portal within a few days. Homed-IQ is designed for people who don’t have the time (or need) to visit the doctor for something that can be easily done from home.
All Homed-IQ laboratory tests are examined in an ISO accredited laboratory. This laboratory processes exactly the same tests as those carried out on behalf of hospitals, general practitioners and the GGD. Provided that the test is taken in the correct manner by following the instructions for use, and is not performed earlier than the indicated incubation period, the reliability is very high.
All of our STD tests are CE certified and have a very high sensitivity and specificity. Below you will find the sensitivity and specificity of the tests:
- Chlamydia: sensitivity: 99.9%; specificity: 99.9%
- Gonorrhoea: sensitivity: 99.3%; specificity: 99.3%
- Trichomoniasis: sensitivity: 97%; specificity: 98.9%
- Syphilis: sensitivity: 100%, specificity; 99.88%
- HIV 1 and 2: sensitivity: 99.92%; specificity: 99.88%
You can find more information about STDs here.
