STI Symptoms

Female

Maxi Test

Sample Requirements

Blood

Urine

Description

Who is this test for?

This test is suitable for women that are currently experiencing some symptoms. Whether you are thinking of starting a new relationship or you have had a recent 'risky' romantic encounter and have symptoms, this test is suitable for you. It will give you complete peace of mind.



Turnaround time

From the time of your tests, it will take 4 days 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 • Hep B usually 45 to 180 days, average of 60-90 days • Hep C usually 9 to 180 days, average of 45-65 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 • Herpes - 2 to 14 days, testing most appropriate for patients with symptoms. • Mycoplasma Genitalium, Symptoms 1 to 3 weeks (Macrolide Resistance test if positive) • Trichomonas- 4 - 28 days, many patients are asymptomatic carriers • Ureaplasma - symptoms develop 1- 3 weeks



Is this the right test for me?

This test is for: • Women • Experiencing symptoms • Recent 'risky' romantic encounter This Maxi 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

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).