Most STD test results at our Ashburn lab post to your secure online patient portal within 24 to 72 hours after sample collection. The exact timing depends on which test you ordered and how the reference lab is queued that day.
Rapid HIV antibody tests can return same-visit results in about 20 minutes. These are useful when you need an immediate read — but most clients still pair them with the full antigen-antibody test for confirmation. Chlamydia and gonorrhea PCR tests are typically 24 to 48 hours. Syphilis RPR is usually 24 to 72 hours. Herpes I & II IgG, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C antibody tests are typically 48 to 72 hours.
When results post, you receive an email notification with a secure link to the portal. The report is downloadable as a PDF — you can share it with any provider you choose, print a paper copy, or save it for your records. Positive results trigger a courtesy phone call from our staff so you can discuss next steps before logging in.
If a result is reactive on a screening test (like the syphilis RPR or HIV antigen-antibody), the lab automatically runs a confirmatory test at no additional cost. The confirmation can extend the total timing to 5 to 7 business days for those specific results.