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Claris Health Medical Services: Pregnancy Testing, STI/STD Testing and Treatment, Well Woman Exams, Ultrasound, Birth Control, and Basic Health Assessments. Click each box below to learn more!

Pregnancy Testing

What: A urine pregnancy test is a reliable method of assessing for pregnancy. The test looks for a hormone called HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin). The presence of this hormone typically indicates pregnancy and can be detected in the urine 10 days after fertilization and by blood 8 days after fertilization of the egg and attachment to the uterine wall. Most people schedule a urine pregnancy test around the time of a missed period. A blood test is not routinely performed to diagnose a pregnancy.

Who: Female patients ages 12 years or older.

Cost: No cost for urine pregnancy testing. $10 for blood testing, if the blood test is deemed necessary by the clinician.

STD/STI Testing & Treatment

Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)/Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Testing

What: Blood and urine tests are used to look for commonly occurring sexually transmitted diseases and infections that can be passed between partners during sexual contact. We offer testing for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, HSV-2*, trichomoniasis, and hepatitis B and C.

Additionally, we test for other non sexually transmitted infections including vaginal yeast infections, bacterial vaginosis, and urinary tract infections.

* HSV-2 testing available during active outbreak

STI treatment is available on-site or through a referral clinic depending on the diagnosis.

Who: Individuals over the age of 12 who present certain risk factors determined by the medical professional.

Cost: $10-40. Financial aid available to qualifying patients.

Contact us to schedule STD/STI testing.

Well Woman Exam

What:

Regular gynecological exams that include physical screenings, testing, preventative care, and health education.

Well woman exams may include:

Discussion of family history and family planning
- Vital Signs (height, weight, blood pressure)
- STI Testing
- Breast exam to check for abnormalities
- Pelvic exam including a pap test to check for infections and precancerous cells
- Referrals to Primary Care Physician(s) for any abnormal findings
- Opportunity to discuss general health questions

Who: Doctors recommend well woman exams starting at age 21 and then annually thereafter.

Pap testing (included in well woman exams) is available for all premenopausal women. Doctors recommend getting a pap smear at age 21 and then at least once every three years. If you have certain risk factors, you may need to get them more frequently. These factors include:

- Prior diagnosis of cervical cancer or a Pap smear that showed precancerous cells
- Exposure to diethylstilbestrol (DES) before birth
- HIV infection
- Weakened immune system due to organ transplant, chemotherapy, or chronic corticosteroid use
- History of smoking

Cost:

Insurance Patients: We accept LA Care Direct and straight Medi-Cal. Co-pay may apply.

Cash Patients: $65-$100 (w/ STI + Pap Testing).

Financial aid available to qualifying patients.

Ultrasound Imaging

What: Ultrasound imaging can be used to detect and confirm a pregnancy. Claris Health offers limited obstetric ultrasound scans. These scans are not intended for diagnostic purposes but follow national AIUM (American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine) guidelines for limited first trimester ultrasounds and are used for the following medical purposes:

- Confirmation of intrauterine pregnancy (pregnancy location).
- Confirmation of cardiac activity (pregnancy viability).
- Estimation of gestational age of the pregnancy.

These are all important to determine after initially confirming a pregnancy with a urine or blood pregnancy test.

Who: Ultrasound scans are made available to patients who have a positive pregnancy test, are at least 6 weeks pregnant, and have not had a previous ultrasound.

Cost: No cost to qualifying patients

Basic Health Assessment

What: Basic health assessment to check blood pressure, heart rate, weight, height, and BMI. There’s also an opportunity to address any areas of concern, help improve general health and well-being, and provide referrals if necessary.

Who: Available at our mobile clinic locations to all individuals ages 18 and older, or 12 and older with parental consent.

Cost: No cost

Birth Control

What: Education and birth control options suitable for your unique physical and lifestyle needs and preferences. The following contraception methods may be available:

Contraceptive implant (Nexplanon) – Small, thin, and flexible implant placed discreetly under the skin of the arm.

Vaginal Ring– Soft, plastic ring that you place inside your vagina.

Depo Provera – An injection that is given every three months to suppress ovulation.

Oral Contraceptives – Pills that must be taken daily to avoid pregnancy.

Condoms- A barrier method of contraception that must be worn during sexual intercourse.

Fertility Education– a health and wellness program that educates women to manage their fertility through cycle tracking and other natural methods.

Birth control visits also include:

1. Health history
2. Blood pressure check
3. Pregnancy test
4. Education and discussion on various birth control methods

Who: Patients ages 14 years or older.

Cost: Insurance Patients: We accept LA Care Direct, and Medi-Cal. Co-pay may apply.

Cash Patients: $40.00 for office visits if we do not accept your insurance plan.

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Clinician's Note

Since many of these early pregnancy symptoms mimic symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), it’s recommended that you take a home pregnancy test or be seen by a healthcare provider.

Disclaimer: The information on this website is intended for general education purposes only and should not be replied upon as a substitute for professional and/or medical advice.

FAQ

When Can I Take a Pregnancy Test?

Some women experience signs or symptoms of pregnancy within a week of conception. For other women, pregnancy symptoms may develop over a few weeks or may not be present at all. In this case, we recommend waiting to take a pregnancy test until your period is late.

What is being tested?

When the sperm penetrates an egg during conception, your body produces a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). Urine-based pregnancy tests detect the presence of hCG in your body which is an indication of a possible pregnancy.

What if I took the morning after pill?

Emergency Contraceptive Pills (ECPs) are often called the “morning after pill.” In the United States, there are two kinds of ECPs. One is called Plan B One-Step. The other is called Next Choice. ECP should prevent pregnancy from occurring, but must be used soon after unprotected intercourse to be effective. If you are already pregnant, none of the Emergency contraceptive pills have been shown to harm the health of the fetus. If you have not had your period within a week of expecting it, you should take a pregnancy test.

According to WomensHealth.gov after you have taken ECPs, your next period may come sooner or later than normal. Most women will get their period within 7 days of the expected date. Your period also may be heavier, lighter, or more spotty than normal. If you do not get your period in 3 weeks or if you think you might be pregnant after taking ECPs, take a pregnancy test.

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