Table compares the various STD screening tests for men
| Infection |
Type
of Test |
Cost |
Comments |
| Syphilis |
Blood |
Free |
To state lab |
| HIV |
Blood |
Free |
To state lab. Can be
confidential (through SHWC) or anonymous (through Chase Brexton) |
| Chlamydia |
Urine |
$7.50* |
To state lab |
| Swab inserted into the
rectum |
Free |
To state lab. Recommended
for men who have had anal receptive intercourse. |
| Gonorrhea |
Swab inserted into urethra |
Free |
To state lab. Burning
during test and for a few hours after (mild) |
| Swab inserted into rectum |
Free |
To state lab. Recommended
for men who have had anal receptive intercourse. |
| Urine |
$7.50* |
To state lab. |
| Throat swab |
Free |
To state lab. Recommended
for men who have had oral genital contact with other men. |
| Warts
(HPV) |
Visual inspection of
genitalia |
Free |
Cannot detect latent
(silent) infection: many people carry the virus without any signs of
infection |
| Herpes (active lesions) |
Culture from
ulcer |
Free |
To state lab |
| Herpes (no lesions) |
Blood test |
$80.00-$200.00* (estimated) |
Checks for
carrier status; NOT covered
by insurance |
