Clinics in Townsville

Testing for STI’s and HIV in Townsville

Confirmed STI diagnoses in Queensland have been rising steadily over the past decade. Getting an STI test is more important now than ever before. The most common STI’s include Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea and Syphilis, but there are a number of less well known STI’s that you can catch when having sex. Herpes Simplex is very common with around 80% of adult Australians infected with Herpes Simplex Type I and 12% to 15% infected with Herpes Simplex Type II. This viral infection is easily passed from person to person so knowing your status and the status of your partner is the only way you can keep yourself and others safe from this infection.

Contact Better2Know today and arrange an appointment at one of our private Townsville STI testing clinics. We have testing clinics across the city including Aitkenvale, Bushland, Condon, Cranbrook, Garbutt, Pimlico and Annandale. Take a look at the full list of clinics on this page to find the STI clinic most convenient for you.

At Better2Know, we understand that getting an STI or HIV test can be a challenging time. That is why we aim to make your experience with us as stress-free as possible. If you are worried about your sexual health or have concerns about a sexually transmitted infection or disease, Better2Know can help with swift and efficient STI testing across Townsville.

When can I have an STI test in Townsville?

We can arrange a discreet private appointment for you six days a week at any one of our many STI testing clinics in Townsville. Our clinics are also open on Saturdays, so you can get tested at a time and place most convenient for you and your busy schedule. You can choose from the widest range of tests and screens, specifically designed by our panel of medical experts. We provide testing in Townsville for the widest range of STI’s including:

• HIV

• Chlamydia

• Gonorrhoea

• Syphilis

• Hepatitis B

• Hepatitis C

• Herpes I/II

• Mycoplasma

• Ureaplasma

• Trichomonas

If there is anything else that you want to test for, please contact us and we will help you. Better2Know also offers a range of Health and Wellness tests which will help you live a long and happy life.

What will happen at my Townsville STI testing appointment?

After booking your STI test or screen with Better2Know at your Townsville STI testing clinic, you will receive your choice of email or text confirming your appointment details and the tests you have ordered. You will be able to log into your own private "Patient Area" on our website to review all your booking and testing details.

When you arrive at your local Better2Know sexual health clinic in Townsville, one of our friendly and highly trained doctors or nurses will greet you and ensure you are feeling relaxed. 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.

Your test results will be ready only a couple of days after your sample arrive at our 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 STI 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 Townsville STI clinic ensures ease, speed, and accuracy when it comes to sexual health testing. Book your test now for your health and peace of mind.

What are the symptoms of STIs?

As discussed earlier, most STIs do not present symptoms in the early and sometimes even later stages of infection. Symptoms will also often vary between infection and person. Regular testing in Townsville at 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:

• Unusual discharge

• Pain when urinating or during sex

• Sore throat

• Lumps or lesions on the genital area

• Swelling of the penis and/or testicles

• 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

If you have one or any of these symptoms, you should book an STI test right away. You can book your appointment quickly and easily with Better2Know at one of our many STI clinics in Townsville. With our flexible booking options 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 Townsville clinic of choice and choose the test that right for you. If you have any doubts, ring us on the free phone 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 Townsville. Book your STI test now and start your journey to a better understanding of your body and better management of your sexual health.

STI and an STD: What is the difference?

An STI is a Sexually Transmitted Infection, and STD is a Sexually Transmitted Disease. There is no real difference between them. They both 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, an infection might describe the state of being infected, whilst Disease can refer to a state of displaying the harmful effects of having that infection. Either way, it is always Better2Know's objective to get you tested and diagnosed early, before any infection can do you any harm. So, take care of your health and get tested now.

How often should I get tested for an STI?

You should get tested for an STI every time you have an encounter with a new sexual partner, or every 3 to 6 months if you are sexually active. It can be easy to let your life in Townsville take over and not prioritise your sexual health but protecting and maintaining your sexual health will lead to a better understanding of yourself and your body going forward.

Testing often in Townsville is easy with your local Better2Know STI testing centre. Just choose the Better2Know STI clinic most convenient for you and take a look at the wide range of tests and screens that we have available. There will be a test or screen that fits your needs the best and booking it now will bring you the peace of mind and better health that you want and need.

Townsville 24-hour sexual health hotline

Better2Know understands that it can be confusing trying to decide what tests are right for you. There are many different infections and different kinds of tests. If you’d like more help deciding on which test or screen is right for you, why not call one of our Better2Know sexual health advisors who can help you understand the options and guide you to the best choice of tests for your circumstances? Our team is available 24/7, so just dial the free phone number at the top of the page and have a chat with one of our friendly experts.

What should I do next?

If you are sexually active and want to take care of your sexual health, then book your STI test in Townsville now. Just click on “Select” next to the Townsville STI testing clinic of your choice or call us on the number above and speak to a helpful advisor. Remember that STI’s usually show no symptoms, so the only way to know if you are infected is to get tested.