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Trichomoniasis, Urine

Checks a urine sample for trichomoniasis, for male patients.

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  • Nothing due at the lab. FSA / HSA accepted
  • Ordered by a licensed clinician

At a glance

Collection
Urine sample
Collected at your visit. No needle.
Preparation
Hold your urine
Do not urinate for 1 hour before your visit.
Results
2 to 4 days
Typical turnaround after your visit.
Where
2,000+ lab locations
Nationwide, with nothing due at the lab.

About this test

This test checks a urine sample for the RNA of Trichomonas vaginalis, the parasite that causes trichomoniasis (trich), a common STI. The lab has validated this urine test for male patients only, so it is not meant for female patients. Hold your urine for 1 hour before your visit.

For adults 18 and older. This urine test is validated for male patients only. Test availability varies by lab location.

Who should take this test?

For male adults who want routine STI screening, a check with a new partner, or a recheck a provider suggested. Many infections cause no symptoms. If you have symptoms, see a provider.

Ask about this test

Not sure this is the right test?

AI-generated. For information only, not medical advice. Call 911 for an emergency.

What does this test measure?

Your result shows whether trich was found in your urine sample, which can help you and a healthcare provider decide on next steps, including treatment if it is needed.

Trichomonas vaginalis RNA (male urine)
This test looks for genetic material (RNA) from the parasite that causes trichomoniasis, a common sexually transmitted infection. The lab’s assay is validated for male urine and urethral samples only. Many people with trichomoniasis have no symptoms.
Why it’s measured: Trichomoniasis often has no symptoms; this assay is for male samples.

How it works

  1. Step 1

    Plan your visit

    A licensed clinician in your state reviews your request. Plan your lab visit for a time when you can hold your urine for 1 hour first.

  2. Step 2

    Hold your urine

    Do not urinate for 1 hour before your sample is collected at the lab.

  3. Step 3

    Catch the first stream

    At the lab, collect the first part of your urine stream in the cup, rather than a midstream sample, as the lab instructs.

Find a lab near you

Choose from 2,000+ lab locations nationwide. Your order works at any of them.

What your results tell you

Trichomoniasis is reported as positive or negative, based on whether the parasite’s RNA was found in your urine sample.

  • Your number next to the lab’s reference range
  • Explained in plain language
  • A licensed clinician reviews your order and, if appropriate, orders the test.
  • A lab report you can download and share

Talk with a healthcare provider about a positive result. They can explain treatment, when to retest, and whether partners need testing.

Clinical-grade testing, from the comfort of home.

From the lab to your report, every step of our process meets the gold standard in medical testing.

  • CLIA-certified labs

    Every lab we partner with is certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments, meeting both state and federal standards with regular independent inspections.

  • We protect your health data

    We protect your health data with encryption and do not sell it. Some results must be reported to public health authorities by law. See our Privacy Notice.

  • Rigorous quality assurance

    All partner labs run regular internal quality checks, participate in proficiency testing, and comply with federal and state lab regulations.

  • Clinician-reviewed reports

    Results are reviewed by an independent, licensed clinician.

Questions

Common questions.

Anything else, our care team answers by phone, text, or email.

The lab has validated this urine test for male urine and male urethral samples. It has not been validated for female patients, so it is not meant for them. If you are not sure whether this test fits you, ask a healthcare provider before your visit.

The lab notes that testing soon after treatment ends can give a false positive, because the test can pick up genetic material from organisms that are no longer alive. A result can also be falsely negative if very little of the parasite is present. Tell your healthcare provider about any recent treatment.

The lab notes that many people with trich have no symptoms, and that symptoms can show up after the infection has been present for some time. A healthcare provider can advise when to test, and whether and when to retest.

This test is not meant for use in legal matters, including after a sexual assault. If you have been assaulted, an emergency room can give care and testing that should not wait.

Some positive results are reported to public health authorities as required by state law. Talk with a healthcare provider about any positive result.