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The PrEP Starter Panel is a group of lab tests that checks your overall health and screens for infections before you start HIV PrEP medicine. Many clinics call it PrEP baseline labs or an HIV PrEP panel. If your provider ordered it, you can book at participating labs on LabFinder.
This set of tests may also be listed as a pre PrEP screening panel. It usually includes a complete blood count, a metabolic panel, urine testing for chlamydia and gonorrhea, blood tests for syphilis, hepatitis B and C, and an HIV fourth generation screen with reflex. Together, these check for infections and make sure your kidneys and liver are ready for PrEP.
Common reasons: starting PrEP for the first time, switching PrEP medicines, or restarting after a break. Your doctor uses this panel to confirm HIV status, look for sexually transmitted infections, and check kidney and liver health so PrEP can be used safely.
You will check in and show your lab order and ID. A team member will guide you to give a urine sample, then a phlebotomist will draw a few small tubes of blood. A bandage is placed and you can head out. Plan for about 25 to 50 minutes at the site, including waiting.
Yes, this is a quick, routine blood draw and is considered very safe. You might feel a quick pinch, notice a small bruise, or feel a little lightheaded for a moment afterward, but those effects usually fade quickly. Be sure to tell the staff if you take blood thinners, have a bleeding disorder, or if you have fainted during blood draws before. They will take extra care to keep you comfortable. Try not to urinate right before your visit so the urine test goes smoothly.
Urine sample: avoid peeing for at least one hour before you arrive. Medications and vaccines: bring a list and tell the team if you recently took antibiotics or got a hepatitis B shot. Food and drink: most people do not need to fast, but follow your doctor’s note if fasting is requested. Hydration: drink water to help with the blood draw. Always follow the exact instructions from your provider or the center and bring any past results if you have them.
Current HIV infection, chlamydia or gonorrhea, syphilis, past or current hepatitis B, past hepatitis C exposure, and kidney or liver issues that may affect PrEP safety. Results are read in context. Your doctor will review the numbers with your history and symptoms before recommending next steps.
You can compare locations, see time slots, and book online at participating labs. It is easy to search for a convenient location in your area or by city or ZIP. Coverage varies by plan and provider, so please confirm benefits and any out of pocket costs when you book.
Book on LabFinder: find a lab today on our lab finder and request a test doctor guided.
The information on this page and throughout the LabFinder website and mobile app is for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to serve as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. For personalized medical advice or specific health concerns, please consult your healthcare provider directly.
Booking a PrEP Starter Panel is easy using LabFinder. Just choose your location and enter your insurance information to find the closest PrEP Starter Panel near you.
To make a same-day appointment for a PrEP Starter Panel, just choose your location and your insurance information to find the closest PrEP Starter Panel location near you. If there's availability for a same-day appointment at a nearby lab location, then you will be able to book it easily through LabFinder.
LabFinder allows you to easily schedule a PrEP Starter Panel. You can search by location and insurance to easily book a PrEP Starter Panel near you.
LabFinder allows you to easily make an appointment for a PrEP Starter Panel online. To make an appointment for a PrEP Starter Panel online, just choose your location and your insurance information to find the closest PrEP Starter Panel near you.
Yes, you can get a PrEP Starter Panel without insurance. LabFinder allows you to search and select "Self-Pay" when booking a PrEP Starter Panel. While pricing for the test may not be immediately available, please check by calling the lab company directly for pricing.
