You should get tested for STIs if:
Legacy's STI Test Kit is intended for use by men and people with penises.
An STI is any infection that can spread via sex. (Some STIs can also be spread in other ways.)
A sexually transmitted infection (STI) is the presence of any bacteria, virus, or other pathogen that can be spread via sex. A sexually transmitted disease (STD) refers to the illness, or symptoms, caused by the infection.
In many cases, an STI may not have any symptoms. However, an infection without symptoms can still spread to others, or cause more damage inside your body.
This test screens for the presence of STIs, even if you don’t have any symptoms.
STI testing is a screening that uses samples of urine, blood, or other body tissues to look for indicators that a person might have a sexually transmitted infection.
STI tests look for genetic material from specific bacteria or viruses, or for the presence of specific antibodies — immune cells that show your body is reacting to a particular infection.
This test kit can detect the pathogens or antibodies associated with:
No. You can order an STI Test Kit or a sperm freezing bundle without a prescription from a doctor.
The CDC recommends testing every 3–12 months, depending on your risk factors. You should consider STI testing:
In a traditional clinic or lab, STI testing involves:
Legacy’s at-home STI testing kit requires:
Contents include:
For urine collection
For blood collection
Legacy’s STI Test Kit is shipped using USPS First Class Mail. It will arrive 1–3 business days after you place your order.
After you complete your tests, you’ll mail your samples back to our lab. This shipping will take approximately 1–3 business days. Then, your results will be available in your client dashboard 3–5 business days after our lab receives the samples.
Overall, the testing process takes about 1 week.