A comprehensive STI (Sexually Transmitted Infection) screen is the most thorough option for detecting a wide range of these infections. It typically involves a combination of blood tests, urine tests, and swabs depending on the specific tests your doctor recommends based on your risk factors and sexual practices.

Here's a breakdown of what you might expect in a comprehensive STI screen:

Tests Included (May Vary):

• Bacterial STIs:

  •  Chlamydia trachomatis: Usually tested with a urine sample or swabs from the cervix, vagina, or urethra.

  •  Neisseria gonorrhoeae: Usually tested with a urine sample or swabs from the cervix, vagina, or urethra.

• Viral STIs:

  • HIV 1&2: A separate blood test specifically detects HIV.

  • Hepatitis B and C: Blood tests are used to detect these viruses.

  • Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) 1 & 2:  These can be detected through blood tests or a swab from a visible sore (if present). However, blood tests may not always detect recent infections.

    
    

• Syphilis Blood Test:  This is usually included in a comprehensive screen. It's a two-step process:

  • Non-treponemal test (e.g., RPR or VDRL)

  • Treponemal test (e.g., FTA-ABS) if the non-treponemal test is positive.