Which STD panel should I choose?

If you had recent exposure (less than 2 weeks), choose PCR. For routine screening or >4 weeks exposure, ELISA or Duo Combo is sufficient. Rapid tests are ideal for quick checks.

What does each panel include?

All panels include HIV, syphilis, gonorrhoea, and chlamydia. ELISA/Duo also add hepatitis B/C, while PCR adds higher sensitivity and earlier detection.

Is Priority Processing available?

Yes — Priority Processing shortens result turnaround for an additional IDR 300,000, available daily across Bali.

Full STD Panel Comparison — Rapid vs ELISA vs PCR

Name: Full STD Testing Panels (Bali)
Brand: Dewa Medical
Price: 1250000 IDR
Availability: InStock

Medically reviewed by Dr. I Dewa Gede Angga Triadi Nata, General Practitioner (STR VX00001499498410)

Last updated: Nov 2025 • Understand test options, accuracy, and detection time.

At Dewa Medical, we provide several types of full STD testing panels depending on how recently you were exposed and how detailed you want your results. This page helps you compare Rapid, ELISA, Duo Combo, and PCR panels by coverage, accuracy, turnaround time, and price.

Compare Panels

Feature	Rapid Panel	ELISA Panel	Duo Combo Panel	PCR Panel
HIV Detection	Rapid antibody (15–30 min)	4th Gen ELISA (24–48h)	Ag/Ab Combo (24–48h)	RNA PCR (7–10 days)
Bacterial STIs	Basic screen only	Includes chlamydia & gonorrhoea	Includes CT/NG + syphilis	Full NAAT (PCR) for CT/NG
Hepatitis B/C	Optional	Included	Included	Optional add-on
Turnaround Time	15–60 min	24–48 hours	24–72 hours	5–7 days
Best For	Quick screening	Routine check	Comprehensive	Early exposure / high accuracy
Approx. Price	HIV rapid: IDR 550,000	HIV ELISA: IDR 1.2M–1.5M	Confirmed at booking	Packages IDR 2.0M–4.6M

Prices exclude doctor consultation (IDR 250,000), mobile collection (IDR 450,000), and optional Priority Processing (+IDR 300,000). See pricing policy.

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Our doctors can guide you based on timing, symptoms, and risk level.

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How to Choose the Right Panel

The best panel depends mainly on how many days have passed since exposure and whether you have symptoms. Testing too early is the most common reason for a misleading negative result.

Time since exposure	What makes sense
0–72 hours (condom broke, high-risk exposure)	See a doctor about HIV PEP first. Baseline tests are optional; they show infections you already had, not new ones.
7–14 days	PCR/NAAT for gonorrhea and chlamydia from about 1–2 weeks. HIV RNA (PCR) can detect some infections from about 10 days.
2–6 weeks	A full PCR panel plus 4th-generation HIV and syphilis blood tests. Repeat blood tests later if earlier than 6 weeks.
6–12 weeks or routine check	A complete screen (PCR panel + HIV + syphilis + hepatitis B) gives reliable results for most infections.

See our STD window period chart for each infection.

Rapid, ELISA and PCR — What the Difference Means for You

Rapid tests give a result in minutes and are useful for quick HIV or syphilis screening, but they detect infection later than lab tests. A negative rapid test soon after exposure should be repeated.
ELISA / 4th-generation tests detect HIV antibodies and the p24 antigen. Most infections show up by 4–6 weeks; a negative at 6 weeks is considered reliable.
PCR (NAAT) detects the genetic material of the organism itself. It is the most sensitive method for gonorrhea, chlamydia, mycoplasma, trichomonas and herpes lesions, and HIV RNA PCR can detect infection earliest.

Current Dewa Medical STD Packages

Package	Includes	Price
Basic	Gonorrhea + chlamydia (PCR), doctor consultation	IDR 2,000,000
Standard	Gonorrhea, chlamydia, Mycoplasma genitalium & hominis, Ureaplasma, Trichomonas (PCR)	IDR 3,000,000
Advanced PCR	8-panel PCR including herpes simplex 1 & 2	IDR 3,600,000
Premium	Full 8-panel PCR + HIV (4th gen) + syphilis (TPHA + VDRL) + hepatitis B	IDR 4,600,000

A mobile collection fee of IDR 450,000 applies for hotel or villa visits. Results are usually ready in 24–48 hours. Exact totals are confirmed before testing — see STD testing in Bali.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which STD panel is the most complete?

Our Premium package combines an 8-pathogen PCR panel with blood tests for HIV (4th generation), syphilis and hepatitis B.

Is PCR better than a rapid test?

For bacterial STIs such as gonorrhea and chlamydia, PCR (NAAT) is the standard and far more sensitive. For HIV, rapid tests are convenient but detect infection later than lab ELISA or PCR.

How soon after exposure can I do a full STD panel?

PCR for gonorrhea and chlamydia is reliable from about 1–2 weeks. HIV and syphilis blood tests are most reliable from 6 weeks, so an early panel may need a repeat blood test.