Why choose Skin111?
- Prices start at AED 270 (after discount) for individual tests.
- Confidential & accurate STD testing and treatments.
- Sample collection from the comfort of your home / hotel room.
- Quick results and same day blood test results.
- Guaranteed best prices for top-quality service and products.
- Free consultation with highly experienced doctors.
- Home service available at a time and place of your convenience.
- Quick response within 60 minutes
- Luxury clinics in Premium locations: DIFC and Nakheel Mall - Palm Jumeirah.
- Open daily from 9 AM to 9 PM
- Free valet parking
- 40% discount with SKIN111 loyalty card.
- 0% interest payment plans available.
What is STD/STI?
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) are referred to as sexually transmitted infections (STI). Sexually transmitted infection can be bacterial, viral and parasitic that contaminates via sexual contact. They can be spread through various types of sexual activities vaginal, oral, anal or skin to skin contact. STI’s can have a range of manifestations, including no symptoms or hindered symptoms.
Why should I test for STDs/STIs?
In most instances, the symptoms of sexually acquired infections are absent to prominent showing various genital sores or discharges, burning while passing urine, and other symptoms. Untreated certain types of STDs can cause very serious health complications, including infertility, chronic pain, and several cases of health risks. There are more than 30 types of known pathogens that can cause STDs. It is important to monitor presence of STI’s, especially for people who are sexually active, that’s why routine screening is highly recommended for following reasons:
- Early detection and timely treatment.
- Prevents complications and irreversible organ damage.
- Safety of partner.
- Prevents newborn transmission.
- Avoid social/communicable hazards.
- Increase awareness of public health.
What is at-home STD testing and screening?
At-home STD testing mainly facilitates the collection of either urine or blood samples for diagnosis. It is a much more preferred setting for STD / STI testing because it holds the highest level of privacy, confidentiality, and comfort for the clients at their own convenient schedules. It offers multiple benefits to the patient compared to a clinic or hospital testing. The health care provider guarantees that the collection, transportation, and testing of the sample will be undertaken in accordance with the best standards of care.
Advantages of at-home STD screening
Many clients are anxious and nervous about testing for sexually transmitted diseases or infections. There is uneasiness always associated in determining and diagnosing the symptoms. Facilitating at-home STD testing provides an environment that is conducive and relaxed for the client.
Here are key advantages of at-home STD screening:
- Privacy: This means that testing can occur in the privacy of one's own home, maintaining confidentiality.
- Convenience: No need to get an appointment and visit a clinic to test for a sexually transmitted disease and experience any discomfort in revealing the concerns.
- Accessibility: It is easier to connect with those in remote areas or, in other cases, those who may have difficulties/inconveniences visiting health centers.
How to prepare for STD test at home
There is special preparation required to undertake at-home STD/STI testing. The health care provider/licensed medical professional will visit the home or office at a preferred schedule with all consumables and accessories needed for sample collection. The samples taken will be transported in a controlled environment ensuring the standards are met. In the case of urine collection, it’s necessary to stay hydrated and use sterile containers. Blood samples, if needed, will also be collected via a standard vacutainer as appropriate. Results will be mailed through personal e-mail ensuring the privacy and confidentiality of the results.
At-home STD/STI test cost in Dubai
This will, of course, be based on how many pathogens are required to be tested, single or a cluster of suspected pathogens. Then the price shall be determined as per the examinations recommended although the availability of packages and panels that detect several at a time are at a reasonable price.
At-home STD/STI screening: FAQs
It may only require 10-15 minutes to complete the sample collection, but timings may vary according to the patient's urge to urinate or depending on the readiness to provide blood samples. This process is followed by the standard confidentiality assured documentation.
There are kits available for self-testing, however, kits can only be tricky as there can be user errors, limited scope of spectrums, and could lead to false results. Hence Laboratory screening and testing are the most accurate compared to self-testing kits.
If patient is sexually active, it is highly recommended to do the tests at least once a year as advised by CDC, to ensure early detection and treatment. However, based on the intimate activeness its recommended to rule out risks via STD/STI testing quarterly, the test windows can also depend on the incubation periods varying on the pathogens after the time of exposure.
In men, the most common STDs are Neisseria Gonorrhoea, Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV), Syphilis, Chlamydia, Mycoplasma, and Hepatitis.
In women, Candida, Chlamydia, Neisseria Gonorrhoea, Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV), Syphilis, and Bacterial Vaginosis, Mycoplasma, Ureaplasma and Hepatitis.
The test results will be extremely confidential and private and will only be shared upon the consented email address.