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STI test at local clinic.

Hello,
I was wanting to get an STI test done at my local health clinic, and was simply wondering how I should go about it. When calling the clinic to book an appointment with a doctor, do I need to tell them it is for an STI test? Or do I just inform the doctor during my appointment? If I was to just tell the doctor during my appointment, would the test be carried out there and then, or would I be asked to come back at a later date?

I dont have any signs of anything being wrong with me, but at the end of a long term relationship, I would like to be certain that my metaphorical slate is clean and that I have absolutely nothing carried on from previous relationships. How many tests would I need done to be sure I havent got anything?

Finally, I was wondering how annonymous these tests are. Will they appear on my record? I'm over 18, but still wouldnt exactly like my parents stumbling across an STI test on my record.

I know there are quite alot of questions there, so thanks in advance for any help you guys have to offer.
Reply 1
I don't know if doctor's sugeries do full STI testing...you'd prob be better going to your local GUM.

Oh and re: anonymity - there is no reason for your parents to "stumble" across anything on your record. It's between you and the doc.
if you are over 18 go to the clinic, but don't you have to contact your doctor if you are under 18?
Reply 3
Like Fleece said, check online for your nearest GUM clinic. They'll do all the tests you want done. I don't think you even have to tell your GP that you went, although I would, just so that it is on your record. Your parents shouldn't see your records anyway because that's confidencial - only between you and your doctor.
Reply 4
Snowfall
Like Fleece said, check online for your nearest GUM clinic. They'll do all the tests you want done. I don't think you even have to tell your GP that you went, although I would, just so that it is on your record. Your parents shouldn't see your records anyway because that's confidencial - only between you and your doctor.


Having that on your records is not a good idea- I've heard dodgy stuff about people finding out that you've been tested for HIV (positive or not) i.e. live insurance and the like. Best to go to GUM where your doctor won't know unless you want them to. Also they do more thorough testing. Why would you want that to go on your record anyway?

Oh and you'll have as many tests as you ask for. Also, if you're having blood tests you need to make sure it's been 3 months since you last had unprotected sex as anything you've caught after that period might not show up in the results and you'll need to be tested again.
Reply 5
hey just ring up and say u want to make an appointment to see a nurse. Maybe a long waiting list for a general screen. If yu say you have symptons tho you can normally get in quicker. they also hold emergency drop in sessions!

Theyll do a urine sample, another test where they place a swab down ur pisshole and get a swab. this coverrs all diseases apart from hiv and syphilis. For these 2 they take blood samples. They can give ur a prilimary diagnosis there and then but you wont know the actual results for around 10-15 days were they text you you results. hope that helped