ChektAhora offers at-home sexual health testing kits that utilize PCR and immunochromatography methods to detect multiple sexually transmitted infections (STIs) with privacy and convenience. The service addresses the lack of accessible and confidential STI testing options in Latin America, enabling individuals to take control of their sexual health without the discomfort of traditional clinic visits.
Funding
$3.5M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Many individuals in Latin America lack access to convenient and confidential testing options for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), leading to delayed diagnoses and potential health complications. Traditional clinic-based STI testing can be uncomfortable or inaccessible due to geographical limitations, privacy concerns, or social stigma.
Solution
ChektAhora provides at-home STI testing kits that offer a private and convenient alternative to traditional clinic visits. These kits enable individuals to collect samples at home and send them to a certified laboratory for analysis. The company offers a range of testing options, including kits that detect multiple STIs using PCR and immunochromatography methods. Results are delivered securely and confidentially, empowering individuals to take control of their sexual health with greater ease and discretion.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes individuals in Latin America who seek confidential, convenient, and accessible STI testing options.
Features
- Variety of at-home STI testing kits for individuals with penises and vulvas
- Gold Kit: Detects 7 STIs (Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Trichomoniasis, Mycoplasma Hominis, Mycoplasma Genitalium, Ureaplasma Urealyticum, Ureaplasma Parvum) via PCR
- Black Kit: Detects 13 STIs (VPH, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Trichomoniasis, Mycoplasma Hominis, Mycoplasma Genitalium, Ureoplasma Urealyticum, Ureoplasma Parvum, VIH, Sífilis, Herpes, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C) via PCR and Immunochromatography
- Platinum Kit: Detects 12 STIs (Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Trichomoniasis, Mycoplasma Hominis, Mycoplasma Genitalium, Ureaplasma Urealyticum, Ureaplasma Parvum, VIH, Sífilis, Herpes, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C) via PCR and Immunochromatography
- VPH Kit: Detects 28 HPV genotypes via PCR (including high-risk and low-risk genotypes)
- Sample collection options include vaginal swabs, cytobrushes, urine samples, urethral swabs, and blood samples, depending on the kit
- Secure online results delivery