Trichomoniasis Test NYC
Same-day trichomoniasis test for women, with your result in 30 minutes or less.
$70, paid at our office, and Dr. Fuzayloff sees you himself. We add no office visit fee.
Rapid tests are self-pay, so we don't bill your insurance.
How we test for trichomoniasis
The doctor takes a swab from inside the vagina and puts it straight into the rapid test here in our office. We don't send anything to a lab, so there is nothing to wait for at home. Our rapid trich test works on a vaginal swab, not urine.
The test is the OSOM Trichomonas Rapid Test, and the FDA has cleared it for use in women. It looks for the parasite that causes trich.
- 30 minRapid result
- $70Test price
- 25+ yrsIn practice
Reviewed by Dr. Slava Fuzayloff, DO · Last updated
Why trich is easy to miss
Trichomoniasis, or trich, is a common STD caused by a tiny parasite. Most people who have it, 70 to 85 out of 100, have few or no symptoms, and without treatment it can last for months or even years.
Routine STD checks also often leave it out, because there is no general guideline to check everyone for it. If your last STD panel came back clean, it may not have included trich. You need an STD test for trichomoniasis specifically, and that is what our trichomoniasis test in NYC is for.
When to get tested
- You have discharge that looks yellow-green or smells bad, or itching and irritation.
- A partner has tested positive for trich.
- You have a new partner, or more than one partner.
Treating trich matters beyond comfort: having it makes you about 1.5 times more likely to get HIV if you are exposed.
What the test costs
Paid at our office
| Test | Cost |
|---|---|
| Rapid trichomoniasis test — vaginal swab | $70 |
| Rapid chlamydia, gonorrhea and trichomoniasis test | $180 |
| Office visit for the insured lab test — only if your plan isn't one we take | $90 |
Rapid test prices are the full price for the visit. Credit card payments add a 3.5% fee; no fee on debit, HSA or FSA cards.
Want chlamydia and gonorrhea checked at the same visit? The rapid chlamydia, gonorrhea and trichomoniasis test costs $180 →
See all our self-pay prices →What to expect
Results before you leave
The test develops while you wait, and the doctor gives you the result in person. In studies reviewed by the CDC, it caught 82 to 95 of every 100 infections, and 97 to 100 of every 100 women without trich correctly tested negative.
If your test is positive
The doctor sends a prescription to your pharmacy the same day, and we charge nothing extra for prescribing. Treatment for women is usually an antibiotic pill taken for 7 days. Your partner needs treatment too, and you should both avoid sex until you have both finished treatment. Come back for a retest about 3 months later, because trich often returns.
Prefer to use insurance?
Rapid tests are self-pay only. You can choose our lab trichomoniasis test instead: the testing goes through your insurance, and results take 3 to 5 days. If your plan isn't one we take, the office visit fee in the table above applies.
Seen by a doctor, in private
Dr. Slava Fuzayloff, a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) board-certified in internal medicine, sees every patient himself, in a private visit. No physician assistant or nurse practitioner takes his place.
Dr. Slava Fuzayloff, DO →What patients say
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“I came in for a rapid test and the whole visit was very fast. I was in and out quickly, and the staff made everything feel private and discreet. Very easy experience.”
Ellen
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“I needed testing for trich and a few other STDs and was able to get everything done in one visit. … The whole process was much faster than I expected.”
Rachel
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“Very convenient place for rapid STD testing. The visit was quick, private, and straightforward. I appreciated how discreet the staff was and how fast the entire appointment went.”
Eleanor
Trichomoniasis test questions
Do they test for trichomoniasis during pregnancy?
Not routinely. Doctors don't routinely check pregnant women for trich when they have no symptoms. If you're pregnant and have symptoms such as discharge or irritation, get tested and treated: trich in pregnancy is linked to early delivery and low birth weight.
Can you test negative for trichomoniasis and still have it?
Yes. No test catches every infection. If your rapid test is negative but your symptoms don't go away, the next step is a lab test, which finds infections the rapid test can miss.
Does trichomoniasis show up on a chlamydia test?
No. A chlamydia test on its own doesn't look for trich. You need a trich test, or a combined test that includes it, like our rapid chlamydia, gonorrhea and trichomoniasis test.
Does a Pap smear test for trichomoniasis?
No. A Pap smear sometimes shows trich by chance, but it is not a test for it. If a Pap result mentions trich, get a proper trich test to confirm it.
Can you have trich for years without knowing?
Yes. Trich often causes no symptoms, so a positive result doesn't tell you when you caught it. You or your partner may have had it since before you met.
Sources
- CDC: Sexually Transmitted Infections Treatment Guidelines, 2021: Trichomoniasis
- Sekisui Diagnostics: OSOM Trichomonas Rapid Test
Trich testing in NYC, near Herald Square
New York, NY 10018
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