FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What types of STI testing are offered through FredASSIST?
At our weekly clinics, clients can be tested for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea. Providers can also perform visual infection checks and provide referrals for additional services or STI testing. All services offered are confidential.
Throughout the semester, the Student Health Center hosts confidential HIV testing events. Contact us or the Student Health Center for the next testing date!
What is a Pap test?
The Pap test (or Pap smear) looks for precancers, cell changes on the cervix that might become cervical cancer if they are not treated appropriately. The Pap test does not screen for STI's!
The Pap test is recommended for all individuals who have a cervix between the ages of 21 and 65 years old, and can be done in a doctor's office or clinic. During the Pap test, the doctor will use a plastic or metal instrument, called a speculum, to widen your vagina. This helps the doctor examine the vagina and the cervix, and collect a few cells and mucus from the cervix and the area around it. The cells are then placed on a slide or in a bottle of liquid and sent to a laboratory. The laboratory will check to be sure that the cells are normal.
I have never had a reproductive health exam, or STI testing... what should I expect at my appointment?
The good news is you are not alone! A majority of our clients have never experienced a reproductive health exam or had STI testing before coming to FredASSIST, so our providers do their best to keep you comfortable through this new experience!
How much does testing cost?
Check out our SERVICES page for current pricing! We are a non-profit group and the prices we charge typically do not cover actual expenses; our costs are subsidized through the Student Activities Fee. FredASSIST operates independently from the Student Health Center and our services are not covered under the Fredonia Health fee. We cannot accept any insurance plan. Payment is due at the time of appointment.
FredASSIST does not bill insurance and accepts cash, personal check, FredFunds, or FredDebit for payment. *Credit/debit cards not accepted.* Payment is expected and due at the time of appointment.
When do I get my test results?
The FredASSIST Clinic Administrator will notify clients regarding test results that require additional follow up or discussion within 7-10 days from the testing date. Clients with negative results that do not require additional follow up will NOT be notified, unless specifically requested at the time of appointment.
What if I would like to know my results, even if they come back negative?
If a client would like to be contacted regarding negative test results, there are several options:
- Notify the Finance Clerk when checking out after your appointment
- Contact the Clinic Administrator at 716-673-3557 to receive them over the phone
- Email us at Fredassist@fredonia.edu, and your request will be forwarded to the Clinic Administrator
- Request a hard copy of your medical record
At our weekly clinics, clients can be tested for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea. Providers can also perform visual infection checks and provide referrals for additional services or STI testing. All services offered are confidential.
Throughout the semester, the Student Health Center hosts confidential HIV testing events. Contact us or the Student Health Center for the next testing date!
What is a Pap test?
The Pap test (or Pap smear) looks for precancers, cell changes on the cervix that might become cervical cancer if they are not treated appropriately. The Pap test does not screen for STI's!
The Pap test is recommended for all individuals who have a cervix between the ages of 21 and 65 years old, and can be done in a doctor's office or clinic. During the Pap test, the doctor will use a plastic or metal instrument, called a speculum, to widen your vagina. This helps the doctor examine the vagina and the cervix, and collect a few cells and mucus from the cervix and the area around it. The cells are then placed on a slide or in a bottle of liquid and sent to a laboratory. The laboratory will check to be sure that the cells are normal.
I have never had a reproductive health exam, or STI testing... what should I expect at my appointment?
The good news is you are not alone! A majority of our clients have never experienced a reproductive health exam or had STI testing before coming to FredASSIST, so our providers do their best to keep you comfortable through this new experience!
- For clients with vaginas, there may be a pelvic exam and your cervix may be examined using a speculum. Your cervix may also be swabbed to collect cells for STI or Pap testing. Here is some helpful information on what to expect at your clinic appointment if you are biologically female. If you plan to request pregnancy testing or think you may have a Urinary Tract Infection, please be prepared to provide a urine sample.
- For clients with penises, STI testing is performed by collecting a urine sample, so please be prepared to provide one. Depending on symptoms, biologically male clients may also have a testicular exam and/or penis exam to check for evidence of sexually transmitted infections.
How much does testing cost?
Check out our SERVICES page for current pricing! We are a non-profit group and the prices we charge typically do not cover actual expenses; our costs are subsidized through the Student Activities Fee. FredASSIST operates independently from the Student Health Center and our services are not covered under the Fredonia Health fee. We cannot accept any insurance plan. Payment is due at the time of appointment.
FredASSIST does not bill insurance and accepts cash, personal check, FredFunds, or FredDebit for payment. *Credit/debit cards not accepted.* Payment is expected and due at the time of appointment.
When do I get my test results?
The FredASSIST Clinic Administrator will notify clients regarding test results that require additional follow up or discussion within 7-10 days from the testing date. Clients with negative results that do not require additional follow up will NOT be notified, unless specifically requested at the time of appointment.
What if I would like to know my results, even if they come back negative?
If a client would like to be contacted regarding negative test results, there are several options:
- Notify the Finance Clerk when checking out after your appointment
- Contact the Clinic Administrator at 716-673-3557 to receive them over the phone
- Email us at Fredassist@fredonia.edu, and your request will be forwarded to the Clinic Administrator
- Request a hard copy of your medical record
If your question is not listed here, please contact us!
