STD Test Cost in November 2026: Home Kits vs Lab Visits
What an STD test costs in the US: home kits from LetsGetChecked, Everlywell and myLAB Box against a Quest lab visit, with what each panel covers and state limits.
By Julian Caraulani · Last updated
Cost
This guide covers cost and coverage only. It does not tell you which test you need or what a result means; that is for a clinician. The CDC says "STIs often have no symptoms, so you may not know you have one" (CDC, read 2026-11-06).
STD test prices by seller
Prices below were read on each seller's own page on 2026-11-06. "STD" and "STI" are used interchangeably by sellers; searches for "STI testing" and "std check" point to the same products.
| Test | Seller | Price | Covers | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia & Gonorrhea Test | Everlywell | $69 | Chlamydia, gonorrhea | Urine, at home |
| Chlamydia + Gonorrhea, urine | Everlywell | $103 | Chlamydia, gonorrhea | In lab |
| Simple 2 | LetsGetChecked | $99 | Chlamydia, gonorrhea | At home |
| Standard 5 | LetsGetChecked | $149 | Chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, syphilis, hepatitis B | At home |
| Complete 8 | LetsGetChecked | $249 | Eight infections, including Gardnerella, Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma | At home |
| Safe Box 5-panel | myLAB Box | $179 | Chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV I and II, trichomoniasis | Finger prick, saliva, swab or urine |
| STD Screening Panel, Basic | Quest Health | $149 plus $6 physician service fee | Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV-1 and HIV-2 | Blood and urine or self-collected swab at a Quest center |
Two comparisons to keep in mind. The lowest prices in the table cover only chlamydia and gonorrhea, so they are not the same product as a 5-panel. And the kits that include HIV or syphilis differ: LetsGetChecked's Standard 5 includes syphilis and hepatitis B but, on the page we read, not HIV, while myLAB Box and Quest include HIV.
Home kit or lab visit?
The same infection can cost less at home or at a lab depending on the seller. Everlywell's lab version of the chlamydia and gonorrhea test costs more than its home kit (see the table). Quest's panel adds HIV and syphilis in one visit. A home kit saves the trip; a lab visit is a better fit when you want blood-based tests such as syphilis or HIV drawn by a phlebotomist.
The CDC says self-collection testing options exist for HIV, syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhea (CDC, read 2026-11-06). Check that the kit you buy names a CLIA-certified lab; look it up on the CMS CLIA lookup. The wider accuracy picture is in our at-home kits guide.
What the price may leave out
- Shipping. myLAB Box says orders over the free-shipping threshold ship free, and its FAQ adds that "All of our home tests ship free in discreet packaging." Check the total at checkout.
- Physician fees. Quest adds a physician service fee to the listed price (see the table).
- Treatment. LetsGetChecked states "Due to state regulations, we cannot provide treatment options in every State." A test price is not a treatment price.
- Insurance. All of these are self-pay prices. Many clinics and health departments also test; ask about their cost directly, since we do not track them.
Who the CDC says should be tested
The CDC lists, among others: "Everyone ages 13 to 64 years should be tested at least once for HIV" and "All sexually active women younger than 25 years should be tested for gonorrhea and chlamydia every year" (CDC, read 2026-11-06). Its screening table adds annual testing for sexually active men who have sex with men (CDC screening recommendations). Whether you should test is a question for a clinician.
State limits
Availability varies by state and by kit. Everlywell's in-lab Everywhere service is not sold in New York, New Jersey or Rhode Island, and Quest says its collection "isn't available in AZ, HI, or PR." Check each seller's list, and our state pages, before ordering.
Questions
FAQ
How much does an STD test cost?
Prices range widely: a two-infection home kit is the low end and LetsGetChecked's eight-infection kit the high end, with 5-infection panels in between (myLAB Box's Safe Box is $179). The infection count matters more than the brand, so compare what each panel covers before price.
What is the cheapest STD test?
By sticker price, Everlywell's home Chlamydia & Gonorrhea Test was lowest of those we read (see the table). It covers two infections only. For a wider panel, compare the 5-infection options in the table above, and check shipping at checkout.
Is an at-home STD test as good as going to a clinic?
Not the same thing, and not worse by default. The CDC says self-collection options exist for HIV, syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhea. Quality depends on the specific kit and lab. Choose a kit naming a CLIA-certified lab, and confirm any positive result with a clinician.
Do I need a doctor's order for an STD test?
Not usually from the sellers above. Most review the order with a clinician behind the scenes; Everlywell says every test is "reviewed by a licensed clinician before it's ordered." Rules differ by state, so check the seller's state list. Our order-your-own-test guide explains how direct-access testing works.
Does insurance cover STD testing?
Some plans do, and public clinics may charge less, but the prices above are self-pay. Ask your insurer or a local clinic. We do not track insurance rates, and we cannot say what your plan covers.
Can I use HSA or FSA money for an STD kit?
myLAB Box says it accepts FSA and HSA cards. Eligibility depends on your plan administrator. See our HSA and FSA guide for what each seller states.
Which STD tests work in New York?
It varies by kit. Everlywell's Everywhere lab service is not sold there, and LetsGetChecked marks some kits as unavailable in New York. See our New York page and confirm on the kit page. Compare every blood testing service on our price page or the best blood tests ranking.
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