Confidential STI/STD tests in Victoria BC
Make an appointment to get tested for sexually transmitted infections, or to learn about sex safety.
Anyone who has sexual contact is at risk for catching a sexually transmitted infection (STI, also called STD).
Call us to take advantage of our sexual health services. We offer:
- Confidential STI tests in Victoria, BC
- Infection treatment and support
- Everything you need to know about protecting yourself
- Condoms and other supplies for safer sex
More about STI tests
When to get STI tests
We recommend that everyone get tested for sexually transmitted infections:
- whenever you have a new partner (we encourage both partners to come in for testing)
- with your annual check up unless you prefer to decline based on low risk (i.e. in a long-term relationship that you are certain is mutually exclusive)
- if ever you have symptoms such as sores, abnormal discharge, mid-cycle bleeding or discomfort. Remember that many infections do not produce symptoms.
Make an appointment to get tested.
What happens when I get tested?
All our testing services are confidential. We offer non-nominal (no name required) tests for HIV.
For females, complete STI testing includes:
- vaginal swabs for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis (urine tests can be done for some of these, but swabs are more accurate for females)
- blood sample for hepatitis, syphilis, and HIV
- swabs of any active sores
For males, complete STI testing includes:
- urine sample for chlamydia and gonorrhea ( Urethral swabs are no longer necessary)
- blood sample for hepatitis, syphilis, and HIV
- swabs of any active sores or discharge
Learn about different STIs
- Chlamydia
- Crabs (pubic lice) and scabies
- Genital herpes (Herpes Simplex Virus, HSV)
- Human Papilloma Virus (HPV, genital warts)
- Gonorrhea
- Hepatitis
- HIV/AIDS (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
- Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
- Syphilis
- Trichomoniasis (“Trich”)
Non-STI infections
We also provide testing and treatment for these common infections.