Prostate Test Service
Semen Sample (self-collect)
Results within 4 days of receipt
Test for over 57,000 potential pathogens
Additional Test Options
FULL STI (CT/MG/NG/TV) testing
*Additional $76 (Not available in NY)
$76
Description
About test
- Prostatitis
- Epididymitis
- STIs/STDs, especially if Full STI is added
Infections information
Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland. It is often painful and can cause frequent urination, difficulty urinating, or a burning feeling while urinating. You may feel pain in the genital area, groin, lower abdomen or lower back. Prostatitis is sometimes, but not always, caused by bacteria. It is one of the most common diseases seen in urology practices in the United States, accounting for close to two million visits every year. There is also a nonbacterial form of prostatitis that is often called chronic pelvic pain syndrome. The cause for this is unknown, although some research suggests that a bug of some sort (not bacteria) may be responsible.
There are two types of bacterial prostatitis – acute and chronic. The acute type happens suddenly and lasts a short time. Chronic prostatitis develops slowly and can last a long time, even years. The symptoms are similar for both.