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.
When to Test (STI)
Is there anything I should be aware of regarding STIs and when to test?
Most STIs have an incubation following a sexual encounter meaning that they may not be detected within a certain timeframe. Most STI’s require you to wait at least 14 days after sexual activity before taking a test, however, please refer to these timeframes instead if testing for the following STI’s to ensure the results are accurate: HIV – For accuracy the best time to take the test is 6 weeks after exposure, however early detection tests can be taken 10 days post exposure. The test measures blood levels of HIV p24 antigen which are high in the first few weeks after infection, meaning the test can detect infection in the earliest stages. Hepatitis B and C – You should get tested for Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C 3 months post exposure. It can take up to 3 months for these viruses to become detectable in the blood. Syphilis – You can test for Syphilis from 3-6 weeks after exposure. If you test too early you may receive a false negative result. It can take up to 3 months for Syphilis to be detectible in your blood and a test 3 months after exposure is recommended to exclude infection.
Tests cannot be taken during either:
a: A female’s menstrual cycle.
b: If you have urinated already within the last 2 hours.
