Sexual Health Screening

It is designed to support early detection, even when symptoms are mild or not present.

The screening tests for a wide range of bacterial and viral infections, including chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis, herpes, HIV, hepatitis B and C, and other less commonly screened infections. Early testing allows for timely treatment, peace of mind and protection of both your health and your partners’ health.

Our Sexual Health screening offers a confidential and comprehensive check for common sexually transmitted infections using simple urine and blood tests. It is designed to support early detection, even when symptoms are mild or not present.

The screening tests for a wide range of bacterial and viral infections, including chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis, herpes, HIV, hepatitis B and C, and other less commonly screened infections. Early testing allows for timely treatment, peace of mind and protection of both your health and your partners’ health..

What To Know Before Your Appointment

Fasting Required (8 hours)
Fasting for 8 hours prior to your test is essential as non-fasting can impact heart health, cardiovascular risk score, diabetes health, iron status, and testosterone levels.

Do Not Smoke
Do not smoke for a minimum of 30 minutes before your appointment.

Do Not Exercise
Please avoid strenuous exercise for 48 hours before your appointment.
Continue to take your medication as instructed.

However these may have an impact on the results shown dependant on the screen chosen and relevance to the medication.
For example, blood thinning medications, such as aspirin or warfarin, can affect the results of this test. If you have been prescribed these medicines by your doctor, please speak with your Personal Co-Ordinator prior to testing in order to seek appropriate advice. Please do not stop any medication without medical advice.

Supplementation
Unless prescribed by your Doctor, we recommend stopping supplementation at least 48 hours prior to testing.
If the supplement has been prescribed, please speak with your Doctor before stopping.

When to Test
If you are interested in your hormone results, we recommend taking this test on two to five days after the start of your period, ideally on day three, however please note this may impact your urinalysis results. If you want a general check or are post-menopausal it can be taken on any day.