Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)/HIV Testing
Washington University students have options for Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)* testing at Student Health Services and in the St. Louis community.
Testing is available by appointment at SHS. (Call 935-6666 or go to the SHS Student Portal).
Students may request to see any medical provider in Medical Services. Male and female providers are available. The provider will determine whether the student has symptoms and discuss testing options and costs.
Students may request tests for diseases or infections including, but not limited to:
- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Hepatitis B and C
- Herpes
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)**
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
- Syphilis
- Trichomoniasis
**HIV is an STD of particular concern. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends routine screening.
Options for HIV Testing and Counseling:
SHS Medical Services:
To make an appointment with a medical provider: Call 935-6666, or use the Student Portal to schedule online.
Cost: Low after reimbursement (approximately $4). Discuss with your provider.
Procedure: During the visit, request an HIV test. The provider will order a blood test and send the blood to a lab in St. Louis. Results come back in about 3 days, sometimes sooner. Your results will be communicated to you directly.
Confidentiality: The test results are recorded in your medical chart. All medical charts are confidential. Information from a chart can be released ONLY with your official, written permission, which designates exactly what information is to be sent to whom. However, any positive HIV result is reported to the Department of Health.
Note:
- Each off-campus option below is no cost or low cost.
- Time for results varies.
- Each option is confidential, but any positive HIV result will be reported to the Department of Health.
- Each option also offers tests for various STDs in addition to HIV. Please inquire about specific tests offered when you call.
Center for HIV/STD/Hepatitis Prevention Services
Call 612-5188 for an appointment at 1520 Market Street, Room 4027. (Some walk-in appointments are available between scheduled appointments.) You may request anonymous testing.
Planned Parenthood
Call 531-7526 for the Central West End clinic at 4251 Forest Park Avenue (near WU School of Medicine).
Call 865-1850 for the South Grand clinic at 3401 South Grand.
St. Louis Effort for AIDS
Call 645-6451 for an appointment at 1027 S. Vandeventer Ave. Ste 700.
Project ARK (AIDS/HIV Resources and Knowledge)
Call 535-7275 or visit ProjectARK for more information about Project ARK at 4169 Laclede Avenue (2nd Floor).
The SPOT (Supporting Positive Opportunities with Teens)
Call 535-0413 for more information about the Spot at 4169 Laclede Avenue (1st Floor).
Family Care Health Centers
Call 353-5190 for an appointment at 401 Holly Hills Ave.
Call 531-5444 for an appointment at 4352 Manchester Ave.
People’s Health Centers
Call 367-7848 for an appointment at 5701 Delmar Blvd.
St. Louis County Department of Health
For details and hours of operation, please call:
679-7800 for the North Central (Pine Lawn) Health Center , 4000 Jennings Station Road
842-1300 for the South County Health Center, 4580 S. Lindbergh.
Clinics accept any patients seeking treatment for STDs, regardless of where they live. No appointment necessary.
*What’s the difference between STD and STI?
STD stands for sexually transmitted disease. STI stands for sexually transmitted infection. According to the American Social Health Association, the term disease implies that a client is experiencing clear symptoms and signs. Most common sexually transmitted viruses or bacteria do not have common signs or symptoms in the majority of infected people. Viruses or bacteria cause an infection that may or may not be classified as a disease. Sexual health experts suggest using the term STI; however, since our student population in general knows the term STD and is not yet fully aware of the term STI, we use STD in our communications.
