The myLAB Box Process: How Long Do STD Tests Take to Come Back?

How long do STD tests take to come back from the clinic? Better yet, have you ever wondered how long do your test sample takes to get to the lab? You may not have considered this second option, but we’ll let you know why you should!

At home testing provides the same lab-certified results in just a matter of days.

How Long Do STD Tests Take to Come Back From the Clinic?

Going to a clinic or medical facility is a great option… but it takes time. Sometimes it takes a lot of time. Often, waiting in line at a clinic can take hours. Following your appointment, after giving your sample and having an awkward conversation with the doctor, you will still need to wait. After all, most STD test samples need to be sent to a lab for evaluation. This is when the answer for “How long do STD tests take to come back from the clinic,” gets a bit muddied. You see, some people may never get an answer at all.

It’s sad but true. Many clinics have a standard policy to only inform a patient if their results are positive. This means that, even if your results are negative, you may be left waiting for days without ever getting a phone call to notify you. This is the way of the past. Gone are the days when you have to spend your time rearranging your schedule only to find yourself sitting in a waiting room. Say goodbye to mandatory follow-up visits or waiting for a phone call that may never come.

The myLAB Box Way: How It Works

At myLAB Box, we value you and your time. We won’t keep you waiting any longer than necessary for your test or results. Instead, we let you take your health into your own hands. Use a simple test to screen for the most common sexually transmitted infections. Then get fast lab-certified results from the privacy of home. No more guessing games! Let’s break down how it works:

• ORDER: Choose the test that is right for you and order online. One to three days later, your test will arrive at your door in discreet packaging.
• TEST: Your test only takes about five minutes to complete. Simply use the easy-to-follow instructions to provide your sample and mail it back in the pre-paid envelope.
• RESULTS: After sending your test back, you will receive an email within two to eight days. That’s right – you will receive your results regardless of whether or not they are positive. Access your results by a secure portal.

So how long do STD tests take to come back when you’re testing with myLAB Box? Over all, the total time period, from ordering online to getting results is three to eleven days, depending on shipping and delivery times. Testing for sexually transmitted infections just got a whole lot less time consuming!

Reviewed by Luis Ferdinand M. Papa, MD, MHA