Reasons to test now
- A new partner, or more than one partner since your last test
- A partner told you they tested positive
- Burning with urination, unusual discharge, sores, or pelvic pain
- A condom broke or wasn't used
- You're planning a pregnancy and want a clean baseline
What a full panel includes
A standard panel covers chlamydia and gonorrhea (urine or swab), syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis B and C from a blood draw. Herpes testing is added case by case, because a blood test can't tell you where or when you were exposed. Trichomoniasis testing is added when symptoms suggest it.
Everything is collected at our on-site labs at both Fresno locations. Chlamydia and gonorrhea results typically return within one to two business days; blood-based tests are usually back within a few days.
Window periods matter
Testing too early produces false reassurance. Chlamydia and gonorrhea are usually detectable about one to two weeks after exposure. HIV fourth-generation testing is reliable at roughly three to four weeks, with confirmation at three months. Syphilis often needs three to six weeks.
If you're inside the window and symptomatic, we may treat presumptively and retest afterward rather than waiting.
Symptoms that shouldn't wait
Pelvic pain with fever can mean pelvic inflammatory disease, an ascending infection that can damage the fallopian tubes and affect fertility. That is a same-day visit, not a wait-for-results situation.
Testing and treatment happen at either Fresno clinic as part of our women’s health services; if symptoms point elsewhere, see the yeast infection vs. BV guide.
Come to urgent care for:
- Discharge, sores, burning, or pelvic pain
- A partner who tested positive
- You need documented, confidential testing quickly
- Symptoms of PID: pelvic pain plus fever or pain during sex
Go to the ER (or call 911) for:
- Severe pelvic or abdominal pain with a high fever
- Vomiting and inability to keep fluids down
- Fainting or signs of sepsis
Frequently asked
Is testing confidential?
Yes. Results go to you, and reportable infections are handled through standard public health channels without broadcasting your visit.
Do I need symptoms to be tested?
No, and most people who test positive never had symptoms. Screening with a new partner is routine care.
Can I be treated the same day?
For symptomatic gonorrhea or chlamydia, we frequently treat at the visit and confirm with the lab result afterward.
Does insurance cover STI testing?
Most plans cover screening. We also offer transparent self-pay pricing if you'd rather not bill insurance.
How soon after exposure should I test?
About one to two weeks for chlamydia and gonorrhea, three to four weeks for HIV, and three to six weeks for syphilis — earlier if you have symptoms.
Will I be judged?
No. Renee's approach to sexual health is matter-of-fact and private — questions get answered, not moralized.