Sexual Health Screening for Men London

ESSENTIAL MALE STI SCREEN 1

This test is carried out for some of the most common causes of STI through a blood and urine test screen for:

Blood Test

• HIV (1&2/p24)
• Syphilis (IgG/IgM)

Swab

• Chlamydia
• Gonorrhoea

The minimum STI screening which is recommended for men is contained in the Essential Male STI Screen 1 as in the latest guidelines by the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV.

Turnaround Time – 2 days

Gonorrhoea is best diagnosed with a swab, but a urine test can also be used –the former is particularlypreferable if you’re currently suffering from abnormal discharge.

FAST STI SCREEN – 4 HOUR RESULTS

This test is performed by collection of a urine or swab sample. Results are available after 4 hours of the sample being received by the laboratory. We have a dedicated courier that attends the clinic, and samples are usually undergoing pathology within 30 minutes of collection at the clinic.

• HIV (1&2/p24 Antigen)
• Hep B sAg
• Hep C Abs
• Hep C Ag
• Syphilis (IgM/IgG)
• Chlamydia
• Gonorrhoea

Why do this test? Offering the highest level of screening with a same day turnaround time of 4 hours.

Turnaround Time: 4 hours

ESSENTIAL MSM STI SCREEN

£170

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This test is specifically designed to screen common infections seen amongst the group of men who have sex with men. It screens for:

• HIV 1 & 2
• Syphilis

Urine

• Chlamydia & Gonorrhoea

Throat Swab

• Chlamydia & Gonorrhoea

Rectal Swab

• Chlamydia & Gonorrhoea

For men having sex with men, this Essential MSM STI Screen is the minimum recommended test to be done.
Turnaround Time: 2 working days
The actual result may come earlier or later than two days.

ADVANCED MSM SCREEN

£350.50

This test is specifically designed to offer men who have sex with men the peace of mind that comes with regular, comprehensive and accurate STI testing. It screens for:

• HIV 1&2
• Syphilis
• Hepatitis B
• Hepatitis C Antibodies

Seven Tests from One Sample

• Chlamydia
• Gonorrhoea
• Mycoplasma
• Macrolide Resistance Test
• Ureaplasma
• Trichomonas Vaginalis
• Gardnerella Vaginalis
• Herpes simplex 1&2

Throat Swab

• Chlamydia & Gonorrhoea

Rectal Swab

• Chlamydia & Gonorrhoea

Why take this test? Men who have sex with men are at particular risk of contracting certain sexually transmitted infections. As such, it is highly recommended that they undergo regular screening as part of good general health. If you suspect that you have been exposed, please contact the clinic immediately.

Turnaround Time: 3 working days.

SEVEN TESTS FROM ONE SAMPLE

The 7 STI screen is done to test for 7 of the most common STIs in women and men whilst only using one sample. Options for sample collection include urine, swab (genital, oral or rectal), cervical smear or semen.

• Gonorrhoea
• Chlamydia
• Mycoplasma genitalium
• Trichomonasvaginalis
• Gardnerellavaginalis
• Ureaplasma
• Herpes simplex I&II
• Macrolide Resistance Test

Why do this test? For the common bacterial STIs in men and women, the 7 STI urine screen is the best all-in-one. The use of this test is to check for STIs with silent symptoms. It is most useful when used as part of an overall STI check when it is combined with blood tests for HIV and syphilis.Please note this test does not screen for Hepatitis, HIV or Syphilis.

Turnaround Time: 2 working days

PLEASE NOTE THAT PATIENTS WISHING TO PROVIDE A URINE SAMPLE SHOULD NOT HAVE PASSED URINE FOR AT LEAST 3 HOURS BEFORE PROVIDING THEIR SAMPLE.

Contact us today at STI Clinic London for more information on the most appropriate STI screening for men.

HEPATITIS C ANTIBODY BLOOD TEST

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This blood tests for hepatitis C antibodies (anti-HCV)

Why take this test? This test is used to confirm if someone has or have had hepatitis C in the past. If this test proves positive, then the person needs an extra test to be sure if they have the infection currently.

Turnaround Time: 1 working day

SYPHILIS BLOOD TEST

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This blood test checks for syphilis (IgM/IgG)

Why take this test? Just like a hepatitis test, this test is performed to check if a person is currently infected, or has been infected in the past, with syphilis.

Turnaround Time: 1 working day

HEPATITIS B PROFILE BLOOD TEST

This blood test is detailed, and it tests for hepatitis B. it includes the following:

• Hepatitis B Surface Antigen – HBsAg
• Hepatitis B Surface Antibody – anti-HBs
• Hepatitis B Core Antibodies (IgM/IgG) – anti-HBc

Why take this test? This test is used to confirm the presence of hepatitis B infection. It also checks if it is a recent or existing infection.

Turnaround Time: I working day

HIV TEST

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This test is the HIV Duo test. The following are included in this blood test:

• HIV-1 antibodies
• HIV-2 antibodies
• HIV p24 antigen

Why take this test? The only way to know you do not have HIV is to get tested. 2 weeks after being infected, the result can show, but the most accurate timing for this test is four weeks post exposure. 100% of infections will be detected by this test, but a small number will not be correct (0.5% positive rate). It will require a specialised HIV test to confirm the presence of the virus. In any event of positive HIV diagnosis, we send for confirmation immediately.

Turnaround Time: 1 working day