Clinics in Newcastle

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

Upon arriving at your chosen private Newcastle 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 have a sexually transmitted disease, can it be cured?

STDs are very common in Newcastle, and most are easily cured. Depending on the infection, you may only need a single dose of medication to clear the infection. The treatment you get will depend on the STD you have tested positive for.

There are some STDs that cannot be cured. These can be effectively managed with the right health care and treatment to help you live a long and healthy life.

For more information on STDs and how they are cured, call the phone number listed on this page to speak to one of our knowledgeable and friendly Sexual Health Advisors in Newcastle.

HIV testing in Newcastle

Both men and women are at risk of HIV in Newcastle.  If you have had sex with a new male or female partner, then we suggest that you include an HIV test in your screen.  This is because it is important to detect HIV early so that you can begin treatment.  These days, most people with HIV will lead a normal length of life providing they start treatment early and take their medication regularly.

Our advanced blood tests can detect HIV in a small blood sample from just 10 days after any potential infection.  This is the earliest HIV test possible in Newcastle.  HIV is also included in many of our STI screens.  It is always important to know your HIV status so that you can protect your own health and not pass the infection on.

If you are concerned about having HIV, call our helpline today to speak to our Sexual Health Advisors.  They will be happy to help you to book your HIV test.

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 Newcastle 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 Newcastle test online now by clicking on the clinic nearest you.

Gonorrhoea testing in Newcastle

Gonorrhoea is a bacterial infection and a common STI in Newcastle.  It can infect your genitals, mouth and anus depending on the type of sex you have had.  It is important to test all the areas separately.

If you test positive your Better2Know doctor will prescribe the right medication for you.  Gonorrhoea is becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics.  This means that it is important to check that the medicine has worked.  You should take another Gonorrhoea test two weeks after you have finished your medication to make sure you have cleared the infection.

Better2Know can help you to get tested for Gonorrhoea in Newcastle with a urine test (genital infection), mouth swab (if you have given oral sex) and anal swab (if you have received anal sex).  Please book your test online today.

What is the difference between an STI test and an STI screen?

An STI test looks for one particular infection. An STI screen is a group of different STI tests.  If you want to get tested for Chlamydia, you can have an STI test for Chlamydia or an STI Screen for Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea and Syphilis.  At Better2Know, we call this our Peace of Mind screen. This screen is available in Newcastle today.

Our STI Screens have been put together by our international team of sexual health experts.  They put together different STI tests and provide excellent value and service.

You can choose what to get tested for in Newcastle by clicking on select next to your nearest clinic and then choosing the STIs you wish to get tested for.  We will then show you the screens which include these STIs.

Book your STI Test in Newcastle online today

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