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Speedy - General Test

Sample Requirements

Blood

Urine

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Description

Who is this test for?

This test is suitable for men and women that are interested in knowing their status. Whether you are experiencing symptoms or you have had a recent romantic encounter and don't have any symptoms, this test is suitable for you. It will give you complete peace of mind.



Turnaround time

From the time your test reaches the laboratory, it will take 4 hours for the results to be available.



Incubation Period

The incubation period is the time from a possible time of infection to when it can be detected on a test. This can vary depending on the infection and the individual. For most accurate results, using the details below, carefully check when would be the best time for you to take the test. • HIV usually 10 to 90 days, but up to 180 days • Syphilis 9 to 21 days, but up to 90 days • Chlamydia - 1 to 3 weeks, up to 6 weeks • Gonorrhoea 2 to 7 days, up to 1 month



Is this the right test for me?

This test is for: • Men and women • Might have symptoms • Recent romantic encounter This Speedy - General Test is a comprehensive screen, if you’re concerned about exposure through anal or oral sex though, you may need to take a swab sample too. Contact our team to find out more about any of our tests.



Procedure

Book your test

To book this test, simply press the ‘Book Now’ button above. You’ll then be taken to our booking page where you can choose the best date and time for your test. If you are unsure please call us or email for a confidential discussion.



Arrive at the clinic

Once you have chosen any testing you need, this will be done at our Private GP practice in Marlow - which sees patients for many different aspects of health - so no potentially embarrassing waits in an STI clinic waiting room! When you arrive, you can either give your name or just give your appointment time to the receptionist.



Your Blood Sample

The blood sample is collected by a trained nurse or doctor. Some tests will require blood to be drawn and others will be through a finger prick blood test.



Your Urine Sample

You would collect a small urine sample at at the clinic, the team will advise if necessary. For the test to be fully accurate you must catch the first stream of urine.



Results

We’ll notify you of your results via your selected method of communication (chosen on booking). Following any testing, you can choose to have a 15 minute GP consultation on your results - in person, by phone, or Video consult which is included in the cost of your test(s) and a prescription written if necessary (at no extra cost).



Test includes

HIV 1 & 2

HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that damages the immune system and affects the body's ability to fight everyday infections. It is transmitted within the blood and can be passed on through unprotected anal and vaginal sex. HIV cannot be cured through medication and infected individuals will carry the virus for life. Thankfully those living with the virus can lead a completely normal life by taking daily medication that keeps it under control.



Syphilis

This infection regularly shows no symptoms. Syphilis is a bacterial infection that is spread through unprotected sex with an infected individual. It's important to test for the condition if you believe you have come in contact with it as it can have a long term impact on your health. Symptoms can include a painless sore or ulcer on the penis or vagina, along with other rashes affecting different areas of the body. Many people will notice no symptoms or the symptoms may be so mild that they pass unnoticed.



Chlamydia

This infection regularly shows no symptoms. Chlamydia is one of the most common STIs in the UK. Many people with chlamydia will show no symptoms which makes it easy to pass on during unprotected sex. The only way of knowing for certain you have the condition is through effective testing, but common symptoms include pain whilst urinating, unusual discharge in both men and women and pain during sex.



Gonorrhoea

This infection regularly shows no symptoms. Formerly known as "the clap", gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria. It can affect the vagina, penis, anus or throat and as a result can be passed on through unprotected vaginal, oral or anal sex. It regularly shows no symptoms, but some signs include yellowy or green discharge, burning when passing urine, abdominal pain in women or genital pain in men.