Clinics in Port Macquarie
Experts in sexual healthPrivate clinics nationwideIf you have had a new partner since your last STI Test, or have never had an STI test, then today is a good time to book an STI test in Port Macquarie. Most people with an STI do not have any symptoms. However, any infection can start to damage your body and may cause longer-term health problems for you and your future partners. Getting tested is the only way to know if you have an STI.
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STI and HIV Testing in Port Macquarie
At Better2Know, we understand that deciding to get an STI or HIV test can be a daunting decision. That is why we aim to make your experience with us as pleasant and stress-free as possible. You can choose from a wide range of tests and screens, specially designed by our panel of medical experts to give you complete peace of mind.
The last few years have seen an increase in positive Syphilis and Gonorrhoea infections in New South Wales. While Syphilis diagnoses increased by 5% in the last year, instances of Gonorrhoea rose by over 25% in the same period. If you are worried about either of these two STIs or have concerns about any other STI, we can help with swift, efficient testing and pathology across Port Macquarie.
Should you test positive for a sexually transmitted infection, Better2Know’s sexual health advisory team will help you access the treatment and support you need, with referrals and doctor’s consultations available, if necessary.
What will happen at my STI Test in Port Macquarie?
We have same or next-day testing availability six days a week discreetly in Port Macquarie, including Saturdays. At your private appointment, a trained phlebotomist will collect your blood and/or urine samples before sending them to our certified Australian laboratory for analysis.
Depending on your selected test or screen, results should be ready between one and five working days after your samples arrive at our laboratory. Most tests and screens will return results as early as one working day from receipt of your sample.
You can check the progress of your results online by logging into the secure patient area of our website at a time that is convenient for you. Better2Know will also contact you personally once all your results are available.
What is the difference between an STI and an STD?
Most people think that an infection is something easy to get and easy to treat. This refers to most of the sexually transmitted infections that we test for. An STI is a Sexually Transmitted Infection, and STD is a Sexually Transmitted Disease. The two terms mean the same thing, STI is the newer acronym as people prefer to have an infection than a disease.
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