Clinics in Darwin

STI and HIV Testing in Darwin

The Northern Territory has one of the highest rates of HIV and STI diagnoses in Australia.

Better2Know provides private and confidential HIV and STI testing in Darwin and throughout the Northern Territory. You can test for HIV on its own, or as part of one of our comprehensive sexual health screens. You do not have to answer any embarrassing questions, as we want to help you to know your STI and HIV status without causing you any further distress.

Should you test positive for any STIs in our tests or screens, we will get you the treatment or referral you require. Anyone who is sexually active in Darwin should get an STI test on a regular basis.

Testing is the only way to be certain of your STI status. Most people with an STI do not have any symptoms. So, to protect your own health and that of any current or future partners, stay safe and get tested. When it comes to your sexual health, it is always Better2Know.

What will happen at my Darwin STI testing appointment?

After booking your STI test or screen with Better2Know at your Darwin STI testing clinic, you will receive your choice of email or text confirming your appointment details and the tests you have ordered. You can to log into your own private "Patient Area" on our website using the Personal Identification Number and unique Password we provide, to review all your booking and testing details. Your Patient Area also includes information on the various infections you are testing for and is also where you can access our digital “Partner Notification” system, in the event you do test positive for any STI.

When you arrive at your local Better2Know sexual health clinic in Darwin, one of our friendly and highly trained doctors or nurses will greet you and get you feeling comfortable. You will be shown through to a private and discreet consultation room, where your clinician will guide you through the testing process. They will take your blood and urine samples quickly and efficiently and make certain these are dispatched to our accredited Australian laboratory that same day. Our highly trained clinicians take blood samples regularly, so they know exactly how to do this without causing you pain or distress.

Your test results will be ready only a few of days after your samples arrive at our Darwin STI testing laboratory. Some results will be ready as quickly as one day after your sample reaches our lab. How long each test will take depends on the test, so be sure to ask your Better2Know sexual health advisor for the test turnaround times for the tests you order. Your test results will be reviewed by our clinical team of specialists who then report them to you in your secure Patient Area on our Better2Know website.

With no lengthy waiting periods, your nearest Darwin STI clinic gets you fast access to testing, speedy analysis, and the highest accuracy you can trust, when it comes to sexual health testing. Book your STI test now for your health and peace of mind.

STI and an STD: What is the difference?

An STI is a Sexually Transmitted Infection, and STD is a Sexually Transmitted Disease. The difference lies more in the words than in the actual meaning. Both terms include HIV, Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Syphilis, Herpes and any other infection that can be spread from person to person when they have sex.

Sexual health experts have said that patients prefer to speak about infections rather than diseases, so STI has become the more widespread word used in day-to-day conversation.

Technically, the word Infection can describe the state of being infected, whilst the word Disease can refer to a state of experiencing symptoms or displaying the harmful effects of having that infection. Either way, it is always Better2Know's objective to get everyone living in Darwin tested and diagnosed early, before any infection can do any harm. So, take care of your health and get tested now.

What are the symptoms of an STI?

Most STIs do not present any symptoms in the early and sometimes even later stages of infection. Symptoms, if they do occur, will also often vary between infection and person. Regular testing in Darwin with your local Better2Know STI clinic is the only way to keep yourself and your partners safe from STIs.

If you do get symptoms, some signs of an STI infection can include:

• Swelling of the penis and/or testicles

• Pain or burning sensations when urinating or during sex

• Unusual discharge from the penis, vagina or anus

• Blisters, sores or lumps on the genital area

• Sore throat

• Vulval pain and sensitivity

• Pain in the lower back and kidney area

• Flu-like symptoms

• Blotches on the palms of your hands and soles of your feet

• Body rashes

• Fever

If you have one or any of these symptoms, you should book an STI test right away. It is highly likely that you have contracted and STI and you require testing and treatment right away. You can book your appointment quickly and easily with Better2Know at one of our many STI clinics in Darwin. With our easy to use booking system online, and team of advisors available 24/7, you can get your appointment booked and tests completed within just a few days.

Click on “Select” next to your Darwin clinic of choice and choose the test that right for you. If you have any doubts, ring us on the number listed above and speak to a friendly and helpful advisor now who will get you the appointment and tests you need at our STI test centre in Darwin. Book your STI test now and start your journey to a better understanding of your body and better management of your sexual health.

How do I book my STI test in Darwin?

Call the Better2Know Darwin 24-hour sexual health hotline now on our free phone number above, to arrange a discreet, private appointment. Lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and our friendly Patient Services team will be happy to take your call. You can also make a booking online by selecting the Get Started button or choosing Select next to the Darwin STI testing clinic of your choice. Remember that STI’s usually show no symptoms, so the only way to know if you are infected is to get tested. Book your STI test now.