Testing

How do you Test for STI’s?

• Swabs/ Urine Sample
  Chlamydia, Gonorrhea and Tichomoniasis can be detected by a swab or urine sample.
  
• Blood Test
  Hepatitis B and C, Syphilis and HIV can be detected by a blood sample.
  
• Pap Test
  HPV can be detected by having a pap test.
  
• Visual
  Genital Herpes, Genital Warts and Crabs can be detected visually.
  

What is the Time Frame for Testing?

• 1 Week
  Gonorrhea and Crabs are detected by testing about 1 week after you are infected.
  
• 1 Month
  Chlamydia, Trichomoniasis, and Syphilis (6weeks) are detected by testing about 1 month after you are infected.
  
• 3 Months
  Hepatitis B and C, HIV and Syphilis can take more than 3 months after infection to be detected by a test.
  
• 6 Months
  HIV and Hepatitis B and C can take up to 6 months after infection to be detected by a test.

For more information please call the Sexual Health Program:
Ph: 578-2513
E-mail: sexualhealthprogram@brandonrha.mb.ca