Sexual health testing near you in Colchester
Better2Know’s confidential and anonymous sexual health clinic service in Colchester provides the STI testing you need. We can help you to get tested for the widest range of STIs in Colchester including HIV, Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Syphilis, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C. STIs can often be symptomless; this means you may not realise you have an infection that needs to be treated. Our private services will help you take control of your sexual health.
At Better2Know Colchester we get you fast and accurate test results without needing to know your real name. We do not share your STI test information with anyone without your permission. Your sexual health advisors are available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to answer any questions that you have. We help thousands of people get tested and get help with their STI queries every month. We can help you get the treatment you need if you test positive for an STI.
Our clinics in and around Colchester:
Popular STI tests and screens available at our Colchester sexual health clinic
Our comprehensive range of STI screens and tests are designed with your sexual health concerns in mind. Better2Know’s panel of medical experts consistently innovates to ensure you are receiving the most up-to-date testing available on the market.
- Full Screen: This screen is recommended by our medical team if you do not know what to test for. It tests for HIV, Syphilis, Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Hepatitis B, Ureaplasma, and Mycoplasma.
- Comfort Screen: If you have any discomfort around your genitals, this screen is for you. It tests for Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Herpes, Ureaplasma, Mycoplasma, Gardnerella, and Trichomonas.
- Syphilis Testing: Assess your STI status for Syphilis through a single blood test.
- Herpes Testing: This sexually transmitted infection causes sores, blisters, and itching. Seek testing to obtain the treatment required to alleviate your symptoms.
All these testing options are available at our Colchester clinics. Simply choose a clinic on the map above and select the test you need. You can book your test online by following the steps provided.
What can I expect during my STI test appointment in Colchester?
We are experts in sexual health. We are here to answer any questions that you have, and you can call or email us your questions at any time, before or after your appointment.
At your appointment, your nurse will collect your blood sample from your arm and give you a pot to collect a urine sample (depending on what samples are needed for your test). They will send them to our laboratory for fast and accurate analysis.
As soon as your results are ready, they are reviewed by our medical team and reported in your secure online Patient Area. We will let you know they are ready and invite you to log on to see them.
If you test positive, we are here to help you. We will help you to speak to the right doctor for you.
If you have any questions about getting tested, call our Colchester helpline, which is open 24/7. Our trained Sexual Health Advisors can answer any questions you have.
Want a nurse to visit you?
Better2Know’s Everywhere service offers STI testing in Colchester for patients unable to visit a clinic.
We send a private nurse to collect your test samples from any chosen location, whether at your home, workplace, or hotel, provided it is safe and has handwashing facilities. Just like a standard clinic appointment, once your samples are collected they are then sent to our accredited lab for testing, and results will be available in your online Patient Area as soon as they are ready.
Select the Everywhere option from the clinic list above to arrange a visit with a private nurse.
How do I get my STI Test results?
When you book an STI test with Better2Know, we will create a private, online Patient Area just for you.
The Patient Area is a secure section of our website that only you can access. Within your Patient Area, you can monitor the status of each test.
We will keep you up to date with your results status and report your results here.
If you have any questions about using your Patient Area, please call our 24/7 Colchester helpline. We are here to help you.
Should I stop having sex if I am worried about STIs?
If you think you have an STI, you should stop having sex and get tested. Continuing to have sex could spread the infection and put other people at risk.
If you do test positive, you can use our unique Partner Notification system to tell your partners. The partner notification system is in your Patient Area. This lets you send a message from you anonymously by email or text to help protect their health.
Do you need some help with STI testing in Colchester?
Better2Know’s sexual health advisors are highly trained to provide support and guidance. Through attendance to regular development courses, your Better2Know advisor has the necessary skills and attitudes to help you with the diagnosis, management and prevention of sexually transmitted infections.
If you have any additional queries or are simply unsure about which test to choose, speak to one of our dedicated advisors today. You can also use our secure live chat to anonymously message Better2Know’s expert sexual health advisors.
Book your STI test in Colchester today
You can easily secure your appointment in Colchester by booking online today by clicking on the clinic on the map that you choose.
If you require any confidential sexual health advice or need help booking an appointment, please call our 24/7 helpline found at the top of this page.
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