Clinics in Byford

HIV Testing in Byford

HIV testing in Byford is quick and simple. With one blood sample you can have your results in 1-2 days. No long waiting times and excellent information and support at every turn with Better2Know’s 24/7 sexual health advisory team.

HIV is a serious infection that can cause illness and even death, if not diagnosed and treated promptly. Regular testing is the only way to reliably know your HIV status.  Testing ensures that if you do test positive, your infection is detected early so that treatment can begin immediately.  Starting treatment early gives you the best chance of leading a normal length of life.

Your local Better2Know HIV testing centre in Byford offers a variety of HIV tests to ensure the correct diagnosis of this disease. Better2Know offers Molecular and Antibody/Antigen tests for HIV, ensuring you get the right test at the right time. Better2Know can advise you on the right test and open the door to your HIV testing journey in Byford. We will help you get tested, get you fast results and give you all the medical support you need should you test positive. Test with Better2Know for your peace of mind.

Which STIs can I be tested for in Byford

Better2Know offers you the widest range of Sexual Health tests and screens in Byford to ensure that you get the right STI tests when you need them the most. We test for all STIs and STDs including:

• Chlamydia

• Gonorrhoea

• Herpes

• HIV

• Hepatitis A

• Hepatitis B

• Hepatitis C

• HPV

• Gardnerella

• Trichomonas

Our medical team has created a range of Better2Know STI screens, each testing for more than one infection and designed for your particular testing needs. If you are not sure which screen is right for you, then please choose our Full STI Screen.

With Better2Know, your STI testing worries will be put at ease.

FAST STI Test results in Byford

Better2Know brings you the fastest STI test result turnaround times in Byford. Our accredited partner laboratory in Byford will begin analysing your samples on the same day that they arrive.

Results times in Byford are between 1-4 days depending on the test you choose.  As soon as your results are ready they will be reviewed by a doctor and then sent straight through to your private patient area on our secure website.

What are the most common STIs in Byford?

The most common STIs in Byford include:

• Chlamydia

• Gonorrhoea

• Herpes

• HIV

• HPV

• Hepatitis B

Getting tested for these common STIs in Byford is important to protect your sexual health as well as the health of your sexual partners. Testing for these common STIs in Byford is easy with Better2Know who is ready to help you get your appointment booked and support you with the information you need to preserve your sexual and reproductive health.

Can I still have sex if I have an STI?

If you test positive, it is recommended that you stop all sexual activity until you have completed your full course of antibiotics prescribed for your infection. You might also want to have follow up tests as recommended by Better2Know or your doctor, and not have sex until these come back negative.

If you have tested positive for Herpes, HIV or HPV you should consult with your Better2Know doctor about best practice for safe sex as these viruses require different management and treatment and may need long term follow up testing.   If you do have sex in this time, be sure to practice safer sex and let your partner know the risks.

STIs in Byford are passed from person to person through bodily fluids. Although generally safe, kissing can also pass on STIs such as Herpes and HPV. With that in mind, it is always best to stop all sexual activity until you have finished your course of treatment.

Better2Know in Byford can answer all your questions regarding your positive result, offering 24/7 advice and guidance alongside consultations with your Better2Know doctor.

What should I do if I have an STI?

Do not worry if you have tested positive for an STI in Byford. Better2Know’s team of sexual health advisors and doctors are on hand to support and guide you through the next steps.

First, you should stop all sexual activity and inform any recent sexual partners of your result. You can do this anonymously with Better2Know’s partner notification system available in your secure patient area.

Your local team of advisors in Byford will then be able to help you organise your onward treatment and further testing if necessary. If you would prefer, your advisors can help you speak to other medical professionals in Byford to give you the peace of mind you require.

Better2Know will support you throughout your entire sexual health journey in Byford.

24-hour Byford sexual health hotline

Your local Better2Know team of sexual health advisors and doctors are ready to help you 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Better2Know Byford believes that peace of mind when it comes to your sexual health is imperative. By offering 24/7 advice and guidance in Byford we know that we can be there for you whenever you may need it. No lengthy waiting times, no long on hold periods. Better2Know advisors in Byford are waiting to help you.