STI screening
Service with prescription
Screening for sexually
transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI)
Why can’t we ever put too much emphasis on SSTI screening? Because asymptomatic (symptom-free) infections are not the exception. In fact, they’re commonplace, and the consequences of an STI with or without symptoms are serious if left untreated: fertility problems, chronic pain, paralysis and even, in the case of some serious infections, death. To find out more, click on the link below.
When to get tested
- You have been in contact with blood or other biological fluids
- You have a new partner
- You have had a relationship with an anonymous partner
- You are pregnant or intend to become pregnant (test usually prescribed in Routine 1)
- You are HARSAH (men who have sex with men)
- You have symptoms (medical prescription required)
Our procedure
Scenario 1 asymptomatic
Consultation
If you come in for a check-up or an annual routine, our clinician will make an assessment, address your concerns and give you all the information you need.
Sampling
Then, depending on the assessment, a urine test and/or a blood sample and/or a culture will be taken.
Results
Receipt of results takes between 2 and 10 days. Whether your result is negative or positive, our clinician will contact you to send you your result in person or by telephone, depending on your consent.
Treatment
If the gonorrhea and/or chlamydia results are positive, our clinician will prescribe the appropriate treatment. If the results for HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C and/or syphilis are positive, you will be referred to a doctor for appropriate treatment.
Scenario 2with symptoms
Make an appointment
If you have symptoms, you must have a medical prescription before making an appointment online or by phone. Once the appointment has been made, you will be asked to send your prescription by photo or PDF to our e-mail address or by fax.
Instructions
Within the same day, we’ll contact you with the price and the preparation you’ll need for your tests. We’ll answer all your questions and meet all your needs.
Sampling
Once your sample has been taken, it will be sent to the laboratory at Enfant-Jésus Hospital. Your results will be sent directly to your doctor.
Pregnant woman
Did you know that...
Did you know that for pregnant women, the consequences of an untreated STI can include miscarriage, premature delivery, intrauterine infection (inside the uterus) or stillbirth? What’s more, you can pass the infection on to your child. For more information, click on the link below.