…Am I pregnant?
The only way to be sure you're pregnant is to get a test. If your period is every four weeks, do the test if you don’t start your period on time. If your cycle is longer, do a test 3 weeks after…
… the earlier it starts, which is why it's important for people who may be at risk to get tested.
How can HIV be passed on?
The HIV virus is found in semen, blood, rectal fluids, vaginal fluids and…
… not all of them are passed on through having sex. It is often unclear as to the cause. If tests for chlamydia and gonorrhoea are negative a diagnosis of NSU is made. Negative tests do not mean…
… could have picked up the infection from a previous partner without even knowing it
How can I be tested?
Testing for trichomonas infection is quick and straightforward but if you or your partner…
… futures this has a direct impact on sexual health, for example through better use of contraception.
"Test & Go" Service
For some people a using the "Test & Go" route provides a quicker and more…
… prepared on 9th February 2022. It was last reviewed on 23th February 2023.
This website was last tested on 23th February 2023. The test was carried out by The Health Informatics Service Web…
… on why you are visiting us. If you are attending for a sexual health screen (e.g. a chlamydia test) then we will ask for a urine sample (boys), a vaginal swab (girls), a blood sample and maybe,…
… If you think you might have hepatitis please contact your GP or sexual health service for a test.
What does a test involve?
Hepatitis testing is simple and requires giving a sample of blood. If you or…
…How can I catch Syphilis?
Although syphilis can be hard to spot without the right blood test, it's one of the easiest sexually transmitted infections to catch and pass on. Syphilis spreads best by contact between…
… the type of treatment you are given. Ask your doctor, nurse or pharmacist for advice.
How can I be tested for thrush?
If you do not have any symptoms you do not need a test for thrush. The doctor/nurse may…
