Clinics in Sartichala

Which STIs can I get tested for in Sartichala?

At your nearest sexual health clinic in Sartichala you can be tested quickly and confidentially for our wide range of STIs:

• HIV

• Syphilis

• Herpes

• Chlamydia

• Gonorrhoea

• HPV

• Mycoplasma

• Trichomonas

• Genital Warts

• Hepatitis B

• Hepatitis C

• Ureaplasma

• Gardnerella

You can choose whether to test for these STIs one at a time or we have a number of screens put together by our sexual health medical experts, which provide you with a comprehensive and meaningful range of STIs.

What will happen during my appointment at the Sartichala sexual health clinic?

When you arrive at Better2Know’s sexual health clinic in Sartichala, you will be greeted by reception and be shown to a private consultation room, where a nurse will take your sample. The samples you give will depend on your chosen screen or test. Your appointment will usually take no longer than 10-15 minutes. During the consultation, you can ask the nurse any questions you may have about the testing process.

Your sample will be sent to our accredited laboratory for analysis. Depending on the test or screen, this process will take between 1 to 7 days. When your results are ready, they will be uploaded to your secure online Patient Area. You will also receive notification of your results by SMS or email. Better2Know will help you access the medication and care you will need if you test positive.

Choose the sexual health clinic nearest you in Sartichala on the map on this page to begin your online booking.  

What kind of samples will I need to provide?

Most STI tests and screens offered by Better2Know in Sartichala require either a blood sample, a urine sample, or a swab sample.  Some screens will require a combination of these.

However, we understand that some people are not comfortable providing intimate swabs. That is why most of our tests and screens only require a blood or urine sample (or both). Swabs only need to be used in certain circumstances when testing for specific infections and are usually self collected.

A trained medical professional will collect blood samples during your appointment. If a urine sample or swab is required, you will be given instructions on how to collect it for your chosen tests.

Call our 24/7 Sartichala helpline for more information about the testing process.

If I test positive, do I need to tell my sexual partners?

If you test positive for an STI in Sartichala, it is best to inform all your current and recent sexual partners about your status, wherever they are. Doing this will help you protect their sexual health and keep the infection from spreading. 

We understand that telling sexual partners about an STI can be embarrassing or awkward for some people. That is why we offer our Partner Notification system. This system allows you to send an anonymous notification to your sexual partners about your status that does not reveal your identity. Our partner notification system is available to you in your secure patient area putting you in total control of who you tell and if you share your name with them.  

Call our Sartichala Patient Services team to get more information about any advice or guidance you may need during this process.

What are the symptoms of an STI?

STIs can have many symptoms: some obvious and some less so. What makes many STIs so common in Sartichala is that many of their symptoms can be minor or mistaken for other less serious infections. Because of this, people may not get tested. That is why it is always better to know your sexual status if you are concerned about any symptoms.

The symptoms you get will depend on the infection. When they do appear, your symptoms may include:

• Itching or burning sensations in the genitals or the groin area

• Any unusual discharge from the penis or vagina

• Pain or burning sensations during urination

• Pain during normal sexual intercourse

• New and unusual skin blemishes such as warts, sores, blisters, chancres, or rashes in or around the genitals, anus, or mouth

• Lasting pain in the lower abdomen

• Symptoms that may be mistaken for the flu or other infections, such as fever, body aches, or fatigue

• Unexplained weight loss

• Unusual vaginal bleeding between periods

Most people with an STI do not have any symptoms in Sartichala. It is possible to have an infection for months or years and not know it. 

If you have an STI and leave it untreated, you could develop serious health complications, such as problems with your fertility, an increased risk of developing cancer, reduced immune function, and problems with major organ systems.

Get tested with Better2Know today to find out your sexual health status. Start your online booking by choosing a sexual health clinic in Sartichala near you.

What STIs should I get tested for?

If you are unsure what infections to get tested for, we recommend choosing one of Better2Know’s STI screens. They are all available at our Sartichala sexual health clinic.  STI screens are used as a precautionary measure when you do not know what infection needs to be detected.

Better2Know’s STI screens are designed by medical professionals to test for a wide range of infections. Here are our most popular:

• Platinum Screen: This screen is the most comprehensive full panel STD test in Georgia, designed by medical professionals to test for 11 major STIs: HIV, Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Mycoplasma, Ureaplasma, Gardnerella, and Trichomonas.

• Comfort Screen: This screen is designed for anyone who may be experiencing pain, itching, or unusual discharge from their genitals. It uses a single urine sample to test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Herpes, Mycoplasma, Ureaplasma, Gardnerella, and Trichomonas.

• Peace of Mind Screen: Our Peace of Mind Screen is for anyone who wants to test for Georgia’s most common STDs as early as 14 days after an incident of concern: Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, and Syphilis.

You can also add tests for other infections onto any screen at a discounted price. Book your Sartichala test online now by clicking on the clinic nearest you.

Book your STI Test in Sartichala online today

You can book your STI Test appointment online by clicking on the Sartichala sexual health clinic on the map above nearest you and choosing your STI tests.  You will be able to choose your appointment date and time and pay online.

Our secure payment portal means that your payment will be secure and your STI Test appointment in Sartichala will be confirmed by one of our team shortly.