How Long Does STD Testing Take?

Q: How Long Does STD Testing Take?

STD testing: visit takes 10-20 minutes, results in 1-5 days depending on test type. HIV RNA results fastest (1-2 days). Rapid HIV tests give results in 20 minutes.

STD testing is quick — the visit takes 10–20 minutes and results arrive in days.

Visit Duration

Urine test: 5 minutes
Blood draw: 5 minutes
Swab: 5 minutes
Total visit: 10–20 minutes

Results Timeline

HIV rapid test: 20 minutes (on-site)
HIV RNA: 1–2 days
Chlamydia/Gonorrhea (NAAT): 1–3 days
Syphilis: 2–3 days
Herpes blood: 2–5 days
Full panel: 3–5 days

Getting Results

Phone call or patient portal
Some clinics text results
Positive results always involve a follow-up call

Source: CDC, American Sexual Health Association.

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