What an STI test costs mainly depends on which and how many STIs you test for and via which route. With a private test you pay yourself, separate from your deductible. The GGD sometimes tests for free for risk groups, and at your GP the lab usually counts toward your deductible.
Below you'll read what determines the price, how the routes compare, and how to steer the cost by building your own test.
No surprises afterwards: that starts with knowing what you pay for what.
What does an STI test cost?
There's no fixed amount. The price depends on which STIs you test, how many there are, and which route you choose. With a private test you pay per test, and that's separate from your deductible.
Want to see first what a test involves? Check the STI test guide for the STIs and the window periods.
What determines the price?
A few factors together determine what you pay. The more STIs and the more sites you test, the higher the cost. This table sets out the main factors.
| Factor | Effect on the price |
|---|---|
| Number of STIs | More tests usually means higher cost |
| Sample type | Blood, urine or swab, sometimes several per test |
| Single test or combination | A combination can work out better per STI |
| Route (GGD, GP, private) | Determines whether you pay yourself or it counts toward your deductible |
So you steer the cost partly yourself, by choosing what to test via custom blood test.
STI test via GGD, GP or private: what do you pay?
The routes differ a lot in who foots the bill. The GGD is sometimes free for risk groups, but not everyone qualifies. At the GP the lab usually counts toward your deductible. A private test you pay yourself, separate from your deductible.
Mainly want to test discreetly and quickly? Then a private test often makes sense. Read how that works in our anonymous STI test or the STI test without a referral.
Is an STI test reimbursed?
That varies by route. Testing via the GP can fall under basic insurance, but then usually counts toward your deductible. A private test without a referral is generally not reimbursed. The GGD can test for free for certain risk groups.
Unsure about reimbursement in your situation? Check with your health insurer or your GP.
Build your own test to steer the cost
You don't have to test everything. By choosing specifically which STIs to test, you keep a grip on the cost. Unsure which STIs are relevant? Your GP or the GGD can help.
Want to compare individual STIs? Look at chlamydia PCR or HIV screening, for example.
Individual STIs or a combination: which is better value?
A single test looks cheaper, but if you want to test several STIs, a combination can work out better per STI. It depends on how many you test and which ones.
By choosing what to test yourself via custom blood test, you keep a grip on both the content and the cost.
Why do costs differ between providers?
Providers differ in which tests they offer, which lab they use, and what's included in the price, such as an assessment by a doctor. So don't compare only the price, but also what you get for it.
At VitalCheck an assessment by a BIG-registered doctor comes standard with your result.
Don't cut costs on the wrong things
The cheapest option isn't always the best. When comparing, check whether an assessment by a doctor is included and whether collection happens at a controlled location. That affects the reliability of your result.
Frequently asked questions about STI test cost
What does an STI test without a referral cost?
You pay for it yourself, depending on which and how many STIs you test. It's separate from your deductible.
Is an STI test at the GGD free?
For certain risk groups the GGD can test for free. Not everyone qualifies.
Does an STI test count toward my deductible?
At the GP the lab usually counts toward your deductible. A private test without a referral is separate from it, because you pay yourself.
Every blood test result at VitalCheck includes a professional assessment from a BIG-registered doctor. For treatment decisions, always discuss your results with your GP.
References
- RIVM. STIs in the Netherlands and sexual health consultation. rivm.nl/soa, accessed 2026.
- Soa Aids Nederland. STI testing, cost and routes. soaaids.nl, accessed 2026.
- Thuisarts.nl. I want to get tested for STIs. thuisarts.nl, accessed 2026.
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