STD test results: How long will I have to wait?

Published February 1 2013 inSexual Health
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Better2Know works with the UK’s leading pathology laboratories to make sure that your STD test is turned round quickly, and that you get your results as fast as possible.

 

There are lots of reasons people need their STD testing results quickly, which is why we are here to help. Most of all, we know that you will worry during this period, and we want to make it as short as possible. We will always contact you with all results whether they are positive or negative.

So just how fast can we do our tests?

HIV 28-day test results are ready the same day your sample is received in our testing laboratory.

HIV 10-day test results are ready the same day your sample is received in our testing laboratory.

Hepatitis B results are ready within one working day after your sample is received in our testing laboratory.

Hepatitis C results are ready within one working day after your sample is received in our testing laboratory.

Syphilis results are ready within one working day after your sample is received in our testing laboratory.

Chlamydia results are ready on the same day we receive your sample with our FAST testing option. Our standard test provides results within two working days.

Gonorrhoea results are ready on the same day we receive your sample with our FAST testing option. Our standard test provides results within two working days.

Contact us

If you have any questions about how fast our results are, please look at the individual STI pages on our website, or call our friendly booking team now.

 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Mike has been delivering world class Sexually Transmitted Infections testing services to Better2Know patients around the world for over ten years. He has written extensively on the subject, including numerous blogs for Better2Know which are designed to demystify the complex intricacies of sexual health testing. Mike wants to help his readers understand the risks they take in their daily sexual lives and provide the information they need when choosing an STI or STD test in a clear, concise and understandable way. Mike is particularly interested in writing about viral STIs like HIV and Hepatitis, as these infections can have a devastating impact on people’s lives if they are not diagnosed quickly. Only through being well informed can you best care for your health, and Mike is passionate about sharing his knowledge and experience to help you and all his readers lead a happier, healthier life.