Clinics in Townsville
Experts in sexual healthPrivate clinics nationwideGetting tested is the only way to know if you have an STI. Many people with an STI do not have any symptoms. This means that they can pass on the infection to a new partner without realising. Our doctors recommend that you have an STI and HIV test every 3 to 6 months or every time you have a new partner. This helps to protect your and your partner's health.
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STI and HIV Testing in Townsville
The total number of confirmed STI diagnoses in Queensland rose by nearly 25% in the last five years. These figures offer a reminder that sexual health testing is more important now than ever. Contact Better2Know today and arrange an appointment at one of our private Townsville collection centres. We have testing facilities across the city including Condon, Cranbrook, Garbutt, Pimlico and Annandale.
At Better2Know, we understand that getting an STI or HIV test can be a challenging time. That is why we aim to make your experience with us as stress-free as possible. If you are worried about your sexual health or have concerns about a sexually transmitted infection or disease, Better2Know can help with swift, efficient testing and pathology across Townsville.
When can I have an STI test in Townsville?
We can arrange a discreet private appointment for you six days a week in Townsville, including Saturdays, at our STI testing facilities across the city. You can choose from a wide range of tests and screens, specifically designed by a panel of medical experts. We provide confidential testing for:
HIV
Chlamydia
Gonorrhoea
Syphilis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Herpes I/II
Mycoplasma
Ureaplasma
Trichomonas
If there is anything else that you want to test for, please contact us and we will help you.
What will happen at my STI test appointment?
At your confidential appointment in Townsville, an experienced phlebotomist will collect your blood and/ or urine samples. Once your samples have been taken, they will be sent directly to our central, fully certified Australian laboratory for fast, accurate analysis. Depending on the test or screen you select, your results should be ready within five working days of your sample’s arrival at our laboratory. Many results will be available in only one to two days. You can access your results online by logging into your secure patient area. In addition, a member of Better2Know’s sexual health advisory team will contact you personally as soon as all your results are ready to be reported.
STI and an STD: What is the difference?
An STI is a Sexually Transmitted Infection, and STD is a Sexually Transmitted Disease. The two abbreviations mean the same thing: HIV, Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Syphilis, Herpes and anything we can help you to test for. Doctors at sexual health clinics say that infection better describes having, testing and treating one of these bacteria, viruses or protozoa (mycoplasma in case you were wondering).
Townsville 24-hour sexual health hotline
Better2Know’s tests and services in Townsville are available to local residents, visitors and expats alike. To arrange your discreet STD testing appointment online, please select the Get Started button. Alternatively, if you would like to make your booking over the phone, call our friendly Patient Services staff today on the number above. Our team are available 24/7.
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