Make an appointment to get tested for sexually transmitted infections, or to learn about sex safety.
Confidential STI/STD tests in Victoria BC
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 also be done for chlamydia and gonorrhea)
- 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.
