STD Testing
Full STD Panel
One appointment, one set of samples, the common infections covered.
About this test
A full panel covers the infections most commonly screened for, using blood and urine collected in a single visit. The doctor goes through what is included at the start of the appointment and adjusts it to your situation: a panel is a sensible starting point, not a fixed list you have to accept whole. Different infections become detectable at different times after an exposure, so the doctor will also talk about whether today is the right day to test, or whether part of the panel is worth repeating later.
Who should get this test
- Anyone who wants a periodic screen as ordinary maintenance
- Anyone after a condom failure or sex without one
- Anyone starting a new relationship, or opening or closing an existing one
- Anyone whose partner has been diagnosed with an infection
- Anyone with a symptom they would like looked at properly
Symptoms to look out for
- Discharge, or a change in discharge, that is new to you
- Pain or burning when you pass urine
- Sores, bumps, ulcers or a rash in the genital area
- Itching, irritation or discomfort you cannot account for
- Pain during sex, or pelvic or testicular pain
Symptoms are not required for testing. Many infections are asymptomatic.
When to get tested
- Chlamydia and gonorrhoea can usually be detected within a couple of weeks of an exposure; syphilis and the blood-borne infections take longer.
- Because the windows differ, one visit may not settle everything. The doctor will tell you which parts, if any, are worth repeating and when.
- If you have a symptom, do not wait for a window period. Book now — a symptom is worth looking at today.
Preparation
- You will be asked for a urine sample, so it helps to arrive without having passed urine in the previous hour or so.
- Do not stop any antibiotic you have been prescribed in order to test. Tell the doctor about it instead.
- Allow 45 minutes. Most of that is the consultation, not the sampling.
Pricing
Doctor consultation included
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