A 4-Test STD Urine Panel in Tucson is the broadest urine screen—chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, and mycoplasma genitalium, all from one sample.
How It Works in Tucson
Walk-In
15-minute Urine Collection
Results Sent To You
in 48-72 Hours
Why & Who Should Get Tested for STD in Tucson?
This panel is built for the situations where a narrower test leaves you guessing:
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You tested negative for chlamydia and gonorrhea elsewhere, but symptoms haven't gone away. This is the single most common reason people end up here—mycoplasma genitalium doesn't show up on a standard two-test panel, and it's frequently the actual cause behind persistent symptoms after a "clean" result.
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A partner tested positive for one of these four, and you don't know which one you might have been exposed to. One panel covers all four instead of guessing which single test to request.
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You want the most complete urine-based screen available without a doctor's visit. No swabs, no pelvic exam, no referral, just a urine sample covering four infections at once.
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You're sexually active with new or multiple partners and want a routine, broader screen than the basic two. Many people use this as their standard periodic check rather than waiting for a specific symptom or exposure.
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You had symptoms that resolved on their own, but you're not sure if the infection actually cleared. Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and mycoplasma genitalium can all persist without ongoing symptoms even after initial signs fade—a negative feeling isn't the same as a negative test.
What Each Test in This Panel Checks For
Chlamydia is the most frequently reported bacterial STD in the United States, according to the CDC. It's known as a "silent" disease because the majority of infected people have no symptoms at all. When symptoms do occur, the CDC states they typically appear within 1-3 weeks after exposure—in women, abnormal discharge or burning during urination; in men, discharge or burning as well.
Gonorrhea commonly occurs alongside chlamydia and shows a similar pattern—infection is often silent, and when symptoms appear, they typically show up within 2-14 days as burning, discharge, or pelvic discomfort.
Trichomoniasis is the most common curable STD in the U.S.; according to the CDC, an estimated 3.7 million people are infected, but only about 30% ever develop symptoms. It's caused by a parasite, not a bacterium, which is why it needs its own detection method and its own treatment.
Mycoplasma Genitalium is the one this panel adds that most others skip. It's a distinct bacterium, not chlamydia or gonorrhea, so standard treatment for those two doesn't touch it. According to the CDC's detailed fact sheet, Mgen causes both symptomatic and asymptomatic urethritis, and it's increasingly associated with macrolide antibiotic resistance—one CDC-published study found over 84% of cases resistant to azithromycin, the antibiotic most commonly used to treat it. That resistance is exactly why an accurate diagnosis matters instead of assuming a standard antibiotic will work.
Where to Get STD Testing in Tucson
Right here at Quick Test Health Services of Tucson, just off the I-10 at the St. Mary's Road exit, minutes from downtown.
No appointment or doctor's order needed; most visits take about 15 minutes to start to finish, and results are sent to you securely through your own private portal within 24-48 hours.
We also serve Marana, Oro Valley, Catalina Foothills, and Sahuarita.
What to Expect at Your 4-Test STD Panel
You can book online or walk in during normal business hours. This test uses a first-catch urine sample, not a blood draw. No fasting or special preparation needed; just avoid urinating for at least an hour beforehand.
Your lab visit takes about 15 minutes, and you'll receive your results within 2-3 business days.
If your result comes back positive
A reactive result isn't the end of the road, and you won't have to sort it out alone. If your result comes back positive for any of the four infections in this panel, we can connect you with a telehealth provider who can review your results and discuss treatment options privately with you. Chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, and mycoplasma genitalium are all treatable—the sooner you know which one you're dealing with, the simpler that conversation tends to be. You decide whether to take that step; we just make sure the door is open, and the hand-off stays confidential.
