Trichomoniasis Test
Test for the most common curable STD, trichomoniasis, so it can be treated. Read more
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It is not always possible to know if you have trichomoniasis because many people do not have symptoms. Testing is the only way to know for sure if you have a sexually transmitted infection.
Symptoms common in women include:
- Itching, burning, redness, or soreness of the genitals
- Discomfort during urination
- A clear, white, yellowish, or greenish vaginal discharge (i.e. thin discharge or increased volume) with a fishy smell
- Pain during sexual intercourse
- Lower abdomen pain
Symptoms common in men include:
- Itching or irritation inside the penis
- Burning sensation during urination
- Discharge from the penis
Anyone who is sexually active should get tested at least once a year.1 If you are at increased risk, consider getting tested every 3 to 6 months. People at increased risk include those who:
- Have a new sex partner
- Have more than one sex partner
- Have a sex partner with concurrent partners
- Have a sex partner who has an STI
According to the CDC, by following step-by-step collection instructions, patients can collect their own samples correctly, and the results of the tests are as accurate as when they are collected by a doctor.2
The Quest Patient Service Representative (PSR) will provide you with a vaginal collection kit that comes in a sealed, protective wrapper and includes a step-by-step collection instruction sheet.
Read all instructions before starting to collect a sample. Failure to follow the instructions could affect the test results. If you have questions prior to performing your self-collection, you may ask the PSR or call 1.833.700.2423. The concierge line is open Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. It is closed on weekends and holidays.
If you accidentally drop the swab or collection tube (or contaminate them in any way), inform the PSR, who will dispose of them and provide new ones. If you are unable to self-collect, please contact your doctor. The collection cannot be done by the PSR.
References
- Which STD tests should I get? CDC. cdc.gov/std/prevention/screeningreccs.htm
- CDC. Recommendations for the laboratory-based detection of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae. MMWR Recomm Rep. 2014;63(2):1-19. Accessed July 17, 2024. Recommendations for the Laboratory-Based Detection of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae — 2014 (cdc.gov)
Sources
- • CDC estimates 1 in 5 people in the U.S. has a sexually transmitted infection. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/p0125-sexualy-transmitted-infection.html
- • Trichomoniasis CDC Fact Sheet. cdc.gov/std/trichomonas/stdfact-trichomoniasis.htm
- • Which STD tests should I get? CDC. cdc.gov/std/prevention/screeningreccs.htm
- • Trichomonas vaginalis RNA, Qualitative, TMA. Quest Diagnostics. https://testdirectory.questdiagnostics.com/test/test-detail/19550/trichomonas-vaginalis-rna-qualitative-tma?p=r&q=trichomonas&cc=PHP