Health package · 6 tests
Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening Package
Sexually transmitted infections
- 6 tests
- Blood sample
- No fasting
- Report within 5 days
- Home collection
What this package is for
Sexually transmitted infections
This package tests the blood for several sexually transmitted infections. It includes two syphilis tests, VDRL and TPHA, which work together to screen for and confirm syphilis, as well as tests for HIV, hepatitis B by ELISA and hepatitis C. It also includes a chlamydia IgG antibody test, which shows whether the body has met chlamydia at some point.
Who this package is for
- You have had sex without a condom or with a new or casual partner
- A past or current partner has told you they have an infection
- You have noticed a painless sore or an unexplained rash
- Your doctor has found one sexually transmitted infection and wants to check for others
How to prepare
Fasting: Not needed.
You do not need to fast or prepare in any special way. Some infections take weeks to become detectable after exposure, so if the exposure was very recent, ask a doctor whether to test now, later or both. If you have been treated for syphilis before, tell your doctor, as some syphilis tests stay positive after treatment.
At home
- Sample
- Blood sample
- How it works
- A collector comes to your home and discreetly takes a small blood sample from a vein in your arm. One draw is enough for all the tests in the package and takes a few minutes.
- Report
- Within 5 days of collection.
What the results can mean
A reactive VDRL with a positive TPHA usually points to syphilis, either current or treated in the past, and your doctor will work out which. A reactive HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C result is confirmed with further tests before any diagnosis. A positive chlamydia IgG shows past or present exposure but does not confirm a current infection. Your doctor will interpret the results in confidence and advise on treatment and partner testing.
What's included
6 tests in this package:
- VDRL Titre (Quantitative)
- HIV 1 and 2 antibodies
- Chlamydia IgG Antibody
- HBsAg (ELISA, confirmatory)
- Anti-HCV
- TPHA
Related packages and tests
- VDRL Test for SyphilisThe VDRL (Venereal Disease Research Laboratory) test is a screening blood test for syphilis, a sexually transmitted bacterial infection that can also pass from mother to baby in pregnancy.
- TPHA Test (Treponema pallidum Haemagglutination)The TPHA test detects antibodies directly against Treponema pallidum, the bacterium that causes syphilis.
- HIV 1 and 2 Antibody TestThis blood test screens for antibodies to HIV-1 and HIV-2, the two types of human immunodeficiency virus.
- HBsAg Test by ELISA (Confirmatory)HBsAg (hepatitis B surface antigen) is a protein on the surface of the hepatitis B virus.
- Dengue Fever Test PackageDengue detection & platelet count৳940
Questions people ask
What is the difference between VDRL and TPHA?
VDRL is a screening test that usually falls after successful treatment, so it helps judge whether syphilis is active. TPHA detects antibodies to the syphilis bacterium itself and usually stays positive for life, even after cure.
Can a blood test diagnose a current chlamydia infection?
Not reliably. A chlamydia IgG blood test shows that you have been exposed at some time. A current genital infection is usually diagnosed with a urine sample or swab tested by PCR, which your doctor may suggest.
Do sexually transmitted infections always cause symptoms?
No. Chlamydia, syphilis, HIV and hepatitis B and C can all stay silent for months or years, so testing after any possible exposure is the reliable way to find them.
Should my partner be tested too?
Yes. If you have an infection, recent partners should be told and tested so they can be treated and you are not reinfected. Your doctor can advise how to do this.
How much does a STI screening package package cost in Dhaka?
With Mukti Health the price is ৳5,950, and the sample is collected at your home in Dhaka. You see the price again before you confirm the booking in the Mukti Health app.
Can I do the STI screening package package at home in Dhaka?
Yes. Book it in the Mukti Health app and a trained sample collector comes to your home in Dhaka to take the blood sample. You do not need to go to a laboratory.
How long does the STI screening package report take?
The report is usually ready within 5 days of the sample being collected.