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Testing

Getting tested for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is free, easy and confidential.

When to test for STIs

The best time to get a test is 2 weeks after you have put yourself at risk (this is the time in which most infections can be detected).

However, if you believe you may have been exposed to HIV in the last 72 hours, we would recommend seeking immediate advice on receiving PEP.


What do you need to test?

Men: urine sample and a member of staff will take a sample of blood.

Women: self-taken vaginal swab and a member of staff will take a sample of blood.

Call us:

0300 124 0102

Lines are open:
Monday to Thursday: 9am - 12pm & 1pm - 5:30pm
Friday: 9am - 12pm & 1pm - 4pm
Saturday: 10:30am - 3pm

Clinics that offer testing

There are various clinics that run within our service:

  • Appointment at our clinics: for patients with pre-booked appointments.
  • Order a free testing kit online: (Chlamydia, Syphilis, HIV, Gonorrhoea and Hep C only.)
  • CHOICES: specialist clinics for younger patients aged 24 and under.
  • Male only: specialist clinic for male patients run at Haymarket Health in Leicester.
  • SHACC: clinics based within local surgeries in Leicester City.
  • Sauna: free drop in clinics for homosexual and bisexual men based within local Saunas.
  • Screen and Go: a service we offer to those who have no symptoms or signs of having an infection, but would still like to be tested for: Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis B (if required), Hepatitis C (if required).

Useful links

Midlands Partnership Foundation NHS Trust Providing Sexual Health Services in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Services commissioned by Leicester City and Leicestershire and Rutland County Councils.
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IMPORTANT SERVICE INFORMATION

Mpox information for patients

We are now able to vaccinate people at high risk of Mpox however, there is currently a national stock shortage of the vaccine and we only have access to a limited supply. Because of this, we are offering the vaccine through routine services based on the risk level of the person, in the same way we offer other vaccines such as hepatitis A and HPV.

If you feel you are at-risk of Mpox or would like to discuss further with our sexual health team, please contact us on 0300 124 0102.

Caller information

We are receiving a high volume of calls and may not be able to answer your call right away. We thank you for your patience and ask that you are respectful to our call handlers otherwise your call may have to be terminated.

Our telephone queue only allows 10 calls at a time. Our call handlers work hard to answer these calls as quickly as possible. We appreciate that it is sometimes difficult to get through on your first attempt, and thank you for your patience and respect for our call handlers.

I need help out of hours, what can I do?

For information on what to do if you need help from us out of hours, please click here.

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