Clinics in Melbourne

STI and HIV Testing in Melbourne

STI diagnoses for infections like Syphilis and Gonorrhoea have risen sharply in Melbourne in recent years. Rates of infectious Syphilis in the city have reached a 60-year high, whilst cases of Gonorrhoea in Melbourne are up over 54% since 2021. Chlamydia remains the most commonly reported STI in Victoria with over 22,000 cases being recorded annually.

The growing STI problem is not limited to these three infections. Cases of Herpes Simplex are also highly prevalent. Research has found that across the Australian adult population, around 70% to 80% are infected with Herpes Simplex Type I, and 10% to 12% of adults are infected with Herpes Simplex Type II. With STI's as prevalent as this, shouldn't you consider getting tested? These are worrying statistics and if you have any concerns about Chlamydia, Herpes, Syphilis, Gonorrhoea, or any other sexually transmitted infection, you should get an STI test with Better2Know.

Better2Know can help you to get tested for:

• HIV 1 & 2 and the p24 Antigen (4th generation test)

• Chlamydia

• Gonorrhoea

• Syphilis

• Herpes Simplex I & II

• Hepatitis B

• Hepatitis C

• Mycoplasma

• Ureaplasma

• Trichomonas

Each STI can be tested for individually or combined with others as part of a more conclusive screen. All our screens have been designed by a panel of medical experts, so you get the peace of mind you need regarding your sexual health. All you need to do is click on "Select" next to the Melbourne clinic of choice and you will be taken to a page showing you all the STI tests and screens we have available. Better2Know prides itself in bringing you the most comprehensive range of tests, but we understand figuring out which test or screen is right for you can be challenging. That's why we have an expert team of STI advisors available 24/7 that you can reach by simply dialing the number above. Your advisor will listen to your circumstances and help guide you to the best selection of tests for you.

Where can I get tested?

Better2Know has over 100 locations across Melbourne where you can get tested, including STI testing clinics in Collins Street and Swanston Street, as well as at Port Melbourne.

Better2Know has many other private sexual health clinics and STI testing centres across Melbourne, including in the suburbs of Carlton, Altona, Richmond, Footscray, Brighton, Williamstown, Albert Park, Windsor, and many more. Have a look at the map above and see where all our clinics are located. With over 100 to choose from, you will find a clinic or sample collection point near you.

What happens at my Melbourne STI Test appointment?

Your private appointment in Melbourne will be with a discreet and friendly qualified clinician or phlebotomist (someone who is medically trained to take blood). They will take your samples and send them to our accredited, Australian laboratory. Using the latest analytical techniques, your samples will be tested quickly and accurately. Better2Know's laboratories use methods including NAATS (Nucleic Acid Amplification Tests) to positively identify the genetic material of the infecting organism and Serology tests to find the specific antibodies your immune system will make after becoming infected.

When choosing which test or panel of tests is right for you, understanding how long you need to wait before getting tested is critical to getting a reliable result. The comprehensive information available on our website will guide you or you can simply speak to an advisor who will steer you in the right direction.

Your results will be sent to your Better2Know medical team who will review them and report them to you online in your secure patient area. Results usually take a couple of days, but depending on the tests you choose this may be up to five working days from when your sample is received in the laboratory. You can check your results online at any time.

A trained sexual health advisor will then contact you as soon as all your results become available. If you do test positive, we will arrange a consultation for you with our doctor who will get you all the treatment you need or get you a referral into a specialist service if your infection requires additional testing or specific care.

What is the difference between an STI and an STD?

For our purposes, there is no practical difference other than the last letter. An STI is a Sexually Transmitted Infection, and STD is a Sexually Transmitted Disease. We tend to speak about Sexually Transmitted Infections as this uses gentler language that most people prefer hearing. Using the word Disease can be associated with the conditions that arise if an infection is allowed to progress to the point where it is causing major health problems.

It has always been and remains, Better2Know's objective, to diagnose infections as early as possible and get them fully treated so as to avoid the onset of any serious illness. Getting tested with Better2Know is quick, easy, accurate and will bring you security and peace of mind. It will also protect your long term health and should become part of your longer term health planning whilst you are sexually active.

Melbourne 24-hour sexual health hotline

To arrange your appointment online, simply click the "Select" button below your Melbourne STI clinic of choice and choose the test or panel that is right for you. If you would like to book an STI test in Melbourne over the phone, call our welcoming and discreet Patient Services Advisory team today on the number at the top of the page.

Protect your Sexual Health. Book your STI tests today.