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Home STI testing is becoming increasingly popular among people who want reassurance without making an appointment with their doctor or a sexual health clinic. The convenience, privacy and flexibility of testing when it suits you make this option appealing. There is no waiting room, and you can arrange everything easily from home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yet one question remains central: can you really rely on a home STI test? Is the result just as reliable as a test through your doctor? And what should you look out for to make sure you make the right choice?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We explain clearly and simply how reliable a home STI test<\/strong><\/a> is, which factors are important and why more and more people are consciously choosing to test from home.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Home STI test & reliability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A home STI test<\/strong><\/a> from Labtest.nl is reliable because your sample is analysed in our ISO-certified laboratory in the Netherlands. The same testing techniques are used as those used by doctors, clinics and hospitals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reliability depends on three key factors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n