ETOS STI test

When searching for an STI test at Etos, you are probably looking for a reliable, simple and discreet way to get tested. Etos offers several STI self-tests, but it is important to know that they do not all offer the same options. Not every STI test checks for the same infections, and the way the analysis is performed can also differ.

That is why it is advisable to compare the different options beforehand. In this article, we explain the differences between an STI test from Etos and the comprehensive STI tests from Labtest.nl. This gives you a clear overview of the options and helps you make an informed choice that suits your needs.

Why choose a comprehensive STI test from Labtest.nl?

Our samples are analysed in an ISO-certified laboratory. This means the analysis is performed using professional laboratory equipment and according to strict quality standards. Another important advantage is that you are not tested for just one or two STIs. Depending on the test you choose, you can be tested for as many as 12 common STIs, including:

• Chlamydia
• Gonorrhoea
• Syphilis
• HIV
• Hepatitis B
• Trichomoniasis
• Mycoplasma genitalium
• Mycoplasma hominis
• Ureaplasma urealyticum
• Ureaplasma parvum
• Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1)
• Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2)

This gives you a much more comprehensive picture than an STI test that only checks for chlamydia or gonorrhoea.

Completely anonymous testing from home

Another important difference is how you purchase the test.

For an STI test from Etos, you generally go to a physical store to purchase the test. Some people may find this less comfortable when privacy is important to them.

At Labtest.nl, you can order your STI test completely anonymously online. You can easily take the test at home and send your sample free of charge using the included return envelope to our affiliated ISO-certified laboratory. This means you do not have to visit a physical store and the entire process remains 100% anonymous.

Which option is best for you?

Which test is best for you depends on your situation and the level of reassurance you are looking for.

If you only want an indication for chlamydia or gonorrhoea, a drugstore test can be a first step. However, if you want to test for multiple common STIs and benefit from professional laboratory analysis, a comprehensive STI test from Labtest.nl offers significantly more options.