Clinics in Sydney

STI and HIV Testing in Sydney

All the STI tests and screens we offer in Sydney are designed and reviewed by our panel of Australian and International medical specialists to ensure you get tested for the right infections and receive the peace of mind you need. Better2Know also tests for a wide range of other sexually transmitted infections including Mycoplasma, Trichomonas and others, so just take a look at the various tests and screens we offer or speak with one of our highly trained sexual health advisors to learn more about all the tests available and to get help choosing the right tests for your circumstances. Our team of sexual health advisors is available 24/7 to help you best care for your health.

Are STI rates increasing in Sydney?

In recent years, STIs such as Gonorrhoea and Syphilis have experienced a state-wide increase in positive cases. Syphilis infections in women climbed over 160% in the past 10 years, a significantly higher increase than in men. Gonorrhoea rates increased a staggering 50% in the past decade. At Better2Know, we understand that getting an STI test can be a difficult decision. That is why we aim to make your experience with us as pleasant and stress-free as possible. If you are worried about your sexual health or have concerns about a particular STI, we can help with swift, efficient testing and pathology in Sydney and the rest of New South Wales. Regular testing prevents the spread of STIs and any infection doing long-term damage to your body.

When can I get an STI test in Sydney?

Better2Know’s private STI clinics and sample collection centres across Sydney are staffed by welcoming, skilled clinicians and phlebotomists. Our clinics in locations such as central Sydney, Bondi, Coogee, Glebe, Haymarket, Darlington, Miranda and Woolloomooloo can provide same or next-day testing, six days a week. Take a look at the map above and type in your preferred location to find a clinic near you.

Which STIs can I test for in Sydney?

In Sydney, we can get you tested for all of the infections listed below:

• HIV

• Chlamydia

• Gonorrhoea

• Syphilis

• Hepatitis A

• Hepatitis B

• Hepatitis C

• HPV

• Herpes simplex I/II

• Ureaplasma

• Mycoplasma

• Trichomonas

These infections can be tested for individually or collectively as part of one of our useful screens or panels of tests. Please take a look at our menu of tests and screens available to find which suits you and your situation the best. If you are not sure then give us a call and speak to one of our sexual health advisors who can help guide you to the right choice of test.

How does STI testing in Sydney work?

At your appointment in Sydney, your samples will be taken by a friendly and discreet, highly qualified clinician or phlebotomist (someone who can take a blood sample). They will collect the samples needed for your choice of tests. Your samples will be sent for analysis at our fully certified, Australian laboratory. Results will be ready within a few working days of your sample’s arrival at our laboratory. Your test results for infections such as HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis B, as well as many of the STI screens we offer, will be ready even sooner.

How do I get my STI Test results?

Test results are reported to your secure patient login area of our website using the latest secure technology. You can access your results at any time by simply logging in and reviewing all your booking details and test results when they are ready. A member of Better2Know’s sexual health advisory team will also contact you once all your results are available unless you would prefer to contact us yourself.

What happens if I have an STI?

Better2Know works with some of Sydney's leading STI specialist doctors. If any of your tests are positive, Better2Know will arrange for you to speak with one of them at no further charge to you. Your doctor will explain your test results, get you a prescription for any medications you need or provide you with a referral to an appropriate specialist service.

STI and an STD: What is the difference?

An STI is a Sexually Transmitted Infection, and STD is a Sexually Transmitted Disease. In medical language, an infection occurs when an organism enters your body and starts to multiply, whilst a disease refers to the ill effects that infection can cause once it becomes established. Our aim at Better2Know is to test you as early as possible to detect any infection, well before it has the chance of developing into a disease. So STI is the more contemporary term we use when in conversation with our patients and clinics.

Sydney 24-hour sexual health hotline

To arrange your appointment online, please click on Get Started and follow the simple instructions. Alternatively, if you would like to make your booking over the phone, just call our friendly, discreet Patient Services team today on the free phone number displayed above.