Question 1

How long does it take to get the test results?

Accepted Answer

Results for HIV tests are available within one day of your sample's arrival at the laboratory. Some of our clinics can provide you with a rapid HIV test starting from 26 days after potential exposure. For tests including Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Hepatitis B and Syphilis, results are available within 2 days of your sample being received in the laboratory. Tests which can take up to 5 days include: Herpes, HPV, PAP Smear results, Mycoplasma, Ureaplasma, Trichomonas and Gardnerella.

Please see the individual STI test pages for more information.

Question 2

Are STI tests always accurate?

Accepted Answer

No test for any STI is 100% accurate. Some STIs don't show up right away. It could take an infection anywhere from a couple of days to a few months to show up in testing. But if you think you have a STI, get tested. You may have to go back again to get tested if you test negative. Even if you test negative, keep practicing safe sex. Talk to your health care provider about speaking with a counsellor if you have concerns.

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