Clinics in Mossel Bay

What kind of samples will I need to provide?

Most STI tests and screens offered by Better2Know in Mossel Bay 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 Mossel Bay helpline for more information about the testing process.

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

Upon arriving at your chosen private Mossel Bay sexual health clinic, you will be greeted by our friendly clinic staff.  At your STI test appointment a trained nurse will guide you through the testing process, answering any questions you have, and collecting your samples. Samples collected may include blood, urine, or swabs, depending on your chosen STI test or screen. You will be guided through the self-collection process for urine and swab samples. Your appointment should take around ten minutes.

Once your samples are collected, they will be sent to our accredited laboratory for fast and accurate analysis. The results will be uploaded to your secure online Patient Area, which you can check at any time.  We will send you an email or SMS when all your results are ready.

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

If you test positive for an STI in Mossel Bay, 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 Mossel Bay Patient Services team to get more information about any advice or guidance you may need during this process.

Chlamydia testing in Mossel Bay

Chlamydia is one of the most common STIs in Mossel Bay.  That is why getting tested for it is important, as many people have it.  It is easily transmitted between sexual partners during vaginal, oral, or anal sex.

Most men and women who have a Chlamydia infection do not have any symptoms in the first few months.  However, in this time, Chlamydia can cause serious damage to your health and fertility, including conditions like pelvic inflammatory disease and ectopic pregnancy in women, and prostatitis and epididymitis in men.

Better2Know make having a Chlamydia test in Mossel Bay as easy as possible.  A urine test will detect a genital infection, or a self-collected swab is needed to detect an infection in your throat or anus.  It is important to test all parts of your body that may have Chlamydia.

Should I get an STI test or a screen in Mossel Bay?

Our Mossel Bay medical team recommend that if you are not sure what to test for, then you should choose the Better2Know Full STI Screen.  This screens for:

• HIV

• Chlamydia

• Gonorrhoea

• Hepatitis B

• Syphilis

• Mycoplasma

• Ureaplasma

Our doctors have put this screen together as it tests for the most common and most important STIs in Mossel Bay.  You can book our Full STI Screen online now.

If a partner has told you that they have tested positive for one STI or you are only worried about whether you have one STI then you can choose to get tested for just one.  However, this may not give you the full picture of your sexual health.

You can discuss your situation with our Sexual Health Advisors. They can help you decide which STI test or screen to get and help you schedule an appointment at a sexual health clinic in Mossel Bay near you. Call the number above to speak to someone today.

Do I need to see a doctor to get my STI test results?

All of your STI test results will be reported securely online.  There is no need to visit a doctor to get your results. Once you have attended your appointment at your local Better2Know sexual health clinic and your samples have been analysed, your results will be securely uploaded to your online patient area. 

Better2Know prides itself on confidentiality and ensuring your privacy and overall comfort. That is why we offer complete confidentiality and will always speak to you regarding your options for further treatment or appointments should you need them, we can arrange all of this for you in Mossel Bay.  Of course, if you would like your doctor to know your results, we can organise that for you.

Speak to one of our expert advisors in Mossel Bay today to learn more about your results.

Book your STI Test in Mossel Bay online today

You can book your STI Test appointment online by clicking on the Mossel Bay 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 Mossel Bay will be confirmed by one of our team shortly.