Quicksheet: STI Testing

Order through MySHR (use.edu/myshr), your patient portal

I recently had sex with a new partner but have no symptoms. (If you are experiencing symptoms, make an appointment to see a health care provider.)

email: studenthealth@usc.edu

STI testing recommendations are based on population, and specific sexual practices.

Relative risk and prevalence of infections change over time and can affect population groups differently.

email: studenthealth@usc.edu

Recommendations are as follows:

CHLAMYDIA (urine test, if you have genital sex)

GONORRHEA (urine test, if you have genital sex)

For anatomically male people in the LGBTQ+ community.

For all sexually active people.

HIV (at least once, then based on risk)

SYPHILIS (at least once, then based on risk)

email: studenthealth@usc.edu

CHLAMYDIA (anal swab, if you are a receptive partner)

GONORRHEA (anal swab, if you are a receptive partner; throat swab, if you are a receptive partner)

4. GO TO THE LAB

Lab services are in Engemann/Eric Cohen Student Health Centers.

• Hold off urinating (peeing) in the hour prior to lab visit.

• Note on cost: Lab costs are billed to your insurance (the primary holder on the insurance will receive a notification of use of services, without specific details); you may also opt to have the charges added to your student account.

email: studenthealth@usc.edu

5. RESULTS

You will see your lab results in MySHR. If you have any questions about your sexual health, remember you can always send a secure message to the Advice Nurse (secure messaging feature in MySHR) or call our 24/7 phone line to reach us, 213-740-9355 (WELL).

email: studenthealth@usc.edu