Testing For Sexually Transmitted Infections

In order to work out if you have a sexually transmitted infection (STI), the doctor or nurse will recommend various types of tests. We will ask questions about your sexual activity and symptoms, if any, to help us decide which tests are suitable. Testing can include a combination of any of the following tests:

The Type Of Test Conducted And What They Test For

Examination Of The Genital Area

  • genital warts
  • pubic lice or ‘crabs’
  • scabies
  • balanitis (males)
  • molluscum contagiosum
  • rashes, dermatological conditions and other ulcers or lesions affecting the genital area

Swab Tests

  • chlamydia
  • gonorrhoea
  • vaginal candidiasis or ‘thrush’ (females)
  • trichomoniasis (females)
  • bacterial vaginosis (females)
  • non specific urethritis (males)
  • herpes (only if symptoms are present–not part of a routine check-up)
  • mycoplasma genitalium 

Blood Tests

  • human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
  • hepatitis B
  • hepatitis C
  • syphilis
  • hepatitis A

Urine Tests

  • chlamydia
  • gonorrhoea
  • mycoplasma genitalium

Been Told That Your Current Or Past Sexual Partner Has An STI?

If you’ve been told that your current or past sexual partner has an STI, it is important that you visit Adelaide Sexual Health Centre, a sexual health centre or your local doctor as soon as possible for testing and treatment.

Even if you have no symptoms it is important to be tested and treated, in order to stop you spreading an STI to someone else.  

At Adelaide Sexual Health Centre we can offer you free testing and treatment on the same day.