Get Tested for STD Online: Fast & Private Care

STD testing should be simple, private, and easy to access. With Galileo, you can connect with a licensed clinician through a secure visit, who may order your lab tests directly through the app. You can visit a nearby lab at your convenience, and your results are reviewed online. If treatment is needed, a prescription can be sent to your preferred pharmacy. From consultation to treatment, everything is managed in one place.
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STIs You Can Get Tested for Online

Galileo clinicians can order testing for a wide range of sexually transmitted infections. Based on your symptoms, history, and risk factors, your clinician may recommend individual tests or a comprehensive screening panel.

Common STIs that can be tested include:

Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Syphilis
HIV (HIV-1 and HIV-2)
Herpes (HSV-1 and HSV-2)
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Trichomoniasis (often tested through urine-based screening when appropriate)
​​Herpes (HSV-1 and HSV-2) (blood antibody testing may be available in some cases, though it has limitations and is not always recommended for routine screening)
Testing is tailored to your needs, helping avoid unnecessary tests while ensuring appropriate screening. Your clinician will guide you on which tests are most appropriate and explain any limitations of certain testing methods.

STD Prescriptions Available Online

If your test results are positive, a Galileo clinician will review your results with you and discuss treatment options. For many infections, treatment can be prescribed and sent to your preferred pharmacy.

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Bacterial STI Treatments

Chlamydia: Azithromycin (single dose) or doxycycline (7-day course)
Trichomoniasis: Metronidazole
Gonorrhea: Antibiotic treatment based on current clinical guidelines

Viral STI Management

Herpes (HSV-1/HSV-2): Valacyclovir for episodic treatment or long-term suppression in confirmed cases

Some infections may require in-person care. If that’s the case, your Galileo clinician will guide you on the next steps.

How Online STD Testing Works With Galileo

Getting tested through Galileo is designed to be straightforward and discreet.
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Download the Galileo app and connect with a licensed clinician through a phone or secure video visit.
Download the Galileo app and connect with a licensed clinician through a phone or secure video visit.
Discuss your sexual health history and symptoms, so your clinician can recommend appropriate tests.
Discuss your sexual health history and symptoms, so your clinician can recommend appropriate tests.
Receive a lab order for a nearby testing location.
Receive a lab order for a nearby testing location.
Visit the lab at your convenience to complete testing.
Visit the lab at your convenience to complete testing.
Review your results in the app, where your clinician will explain what they mean.
Review your results in the app, where your clinician will explain what they mean.
If treatment is needed, a prescription may be sent to your preferred pharmacy, or you’ll be guided on the next steps.
If treatment is needed, a prescription may be sent to your preferred pharmacy, or you’ll be guided on the next steps.

Your Trusted Medical Partner

Galileo provides private, ongoing support for sexual health through the app. Clinicians are available 24/7 for testing, results review, treatment, and follow-up care.
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Why Choose Galileo for Online STD Testing

Getting tested should feel accessible and confidential. Galileo helps simplify the process.

Clinician-guided testing

A licensed clinician orders your lab tests based on your symptoms and risk factors.

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Comprehensive screening options

Testing available for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, herpes, hepatitis, and more.

Treatment support

Results are reviewed by a clinician, with prescriptions sent to your preferred pharmacy when appropriate.

Private and secure

Your care is managed confidentially through the app.

Insurance or self-pay options

Galileo works with many insurance plans and offers clear pricing for self-pay patients.

Online STD Testing Pricing With Galileo

Galileo works with many insurance plans, including employer-sponsored benefits, and your visit may be covered depending on your coverage. If you use insurance, your copay is determined by your specific plan.

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For patients paying out of pocket, Galileo offers simple pricing:

  • $49 per month or $299 per year membership
  • $10 per visit with membership
  • $109 single visit without membership

Lab testing costs are separate from your Galileo visit and vary depending on the tests or panel selected. Your clinician can help you choose appropriate tests to avoid unnecessary costs.

Galileo’s membership model supports ongoing care, including follow-up visits, results reviews, and prescription management through the app. Compared to visiting an urgent care clinic or in-person testing center, this approach can offer greater privacy and flexibility.

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Download the Galileo app to connect with a clinician and get your STD test ordered. Testing, results, and treatment can all be managed in one place.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Online STD Testing

What STDs can I get tested for online?

You can be tested for common STIs such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, herpes, hepatitis B and C, and trichomoniasis, depending on your needs.

How does online STD testing work?

A clinician evaluates your symptoms and risk factors, orders lab tests, and reviews your results with you through the app. Treatment may be prescribed if appropriate.

How long do online STD test results take?

Results timing depends on the test and lab, but many results are available within a few days. Your clinician will review them with you once they’re ready.

Do Galileo’s STD testing services offer treatment prescriptions?

Yes. Galileo can treat most STI infections and will send the prescription to your preferred pharmacy in those cases.  In cases where we are not able to treat you, your clinician will discuss alternative treatment options.

Do online STD testing services from Galileo accept insurance?

Coverage depends on your insurance plan. Galileo works with many insurance providers, and copays vary based on your benefits.

Is Galileo's online STD testing private and confidential?

Yes. Your information and care are managed securely through the Galileo app, allowing for a private and discreet experience.