STD testing · Medellín
Which STD test do I need?
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The right test depends on three things: whether you have symptoms, when the exposure happened, and what kind of contact it was. If you have any symptoms, see a doctor first. Your doctor examines you and chooses the tests. If you have no symptoms and want a check-up, a rapid panel at our El Poblado clinic is usually the place to start.
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Our STD tests in Medellín
| Test | What it checks | Results | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic blood panel (rapid) | HIV 1/2, syphilis, hepatitis B, hepatitis C | Doctor's report in 30–45 minutes | US$110 (COP 341,000) |
| 6-panel urine test (rapid) | Chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, Mycoplasma genitalium, Gardnerella vaginalis, Candida albicans | 15 minutes | US$135 (COP 418,500) |
| Complete rapid panel | Both of the above (10 tests) | Same visit | US$235 (COP 728,500) |
| PCR urine panel (lab) | Chlamydia trachomatis serovars A-K, Neisseria gonorrhea, Ureaplasma urealyticum, Ureaplasma parvum, Mycoplasma hominis, Mycoplasma genitalium, Trichomona vaginalis, Herpes simplex virus 1, Herpes simplex virus 2, Treponema pallidum, Haemophilus ducreyi | 2 days | US$471 (COP 1,460,000) |
| Herpes 1 and 2 IgG (lab) | Blood antibodies to herpes simplex virus 1 and 2 | 3–4 days | US$142 (COP 440,000) |
No symptoms, just want to be sure
Choose the complete rapid panel. It covers the most common infections in one visit: four blood tests and six urine tests. You get your urine results in 15 minutes and your doctor's blood panel report in 30–45 minutes.
If you are only worried about blood-borne infections (for example after a needle injury), the basic blood panel may be enough. Your doctor can advise.
You have symptoms
Discharge, burning when you urinate, sores, blisters, a rash, itching or pelvic pain all need a doctor visit first. A rapid test alone can miss things, and some symptoms need an examination. Your doctor decides which tests make sense. For discharge or burning, that is usually a PCR test on a urine sample (Chlamydia, Gonorrhea and Trichomoniasis). For sores or blisters, it usually means a swab of the sore (herpes PCR) plus blood tests for syphilis and HIV. Your doctor then gives you a treatment plan.
Rapid test or PCR lab test?
- Rapid tests are screening tests. They are fast and done at the clinic by a doctor.
- PCR lab tests detect the genetic material of the infection. They confirm the results of the rapid urine test and take about 2 days.
If a rapid test is positive, or you are pregnant or could be, your doctor usually confirms with a lab test.
Oral or anal sex
Urine and blood tests can't check the throat or rectum, and we don't offer throat or rectal swabs. If you had oral or anal sex, book a doctor visit so your doctor can advise on the right next step.
Timing matters
Some infections take days or weeks to show on a test. Testing now is still useful, and your doctor may suggest a second test later. See when to get tested after a possible exposure.
How to prepare for the urine test
Come before 11 am with your first urine of the day, or make sure you haven't urinated for 4–6 hours.
Three ways to get tested
- Walk in to our El Poblado clinic, 9 am to 5 pm, no appointment needed.
- Book online and pay in advance.
- Doctor to your hotel or home in Medellín, for an extra US$200.
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Questions
Is it confidential? Yes. Your results go only to you, and your records are kept private.
Do your doctors speak English? Yes. Every visit is with an English-speaking doctor, and your report is in English.
What if a test is positive? Your doctor explains the result and gives you a treatment plan, usually the same day for the most common infections.
Get tested today in Medellín
Walk in to our El Poblado clinic 9 am to 5 pm, book online, or have an English-speaking doctor come to you.