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Testing

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

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).

There are various clinics that run within our service:

  • Queue and wait: a walk in service for patients who are happy to queue and wait to be seen. (These clinics can be extremely busy. Emergencies will always be given priority - so you may not always be seen in the order in which you arrived. The nature of these clinics means that it is not always possible to see all patients - you will be advised of a expected wait time on your arrival and alternative clinics to attend will be offered.)
  • Appointment: for patients with pre-booked appointments.
  • Online: (Chlamydia, Syphilis, HIV and Gonorrhoea only.)
  • CHOICES: specialist clinics for younger patients aged 24 and under.
  • Male only: specialist clinic for male patients run at St. Peters Health Centre 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, Syphillis, Hepatitis B (if required), Hepatitis C (if required).

Call us:

0300 124 0102 / 0800 318 908

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.

How will I get my test results? 

When you visit one of our clinics you will be asked to complete a self assessment form which asks you to provide 2 forms of contact:

  • mobile or land line telephone number
  • email or home address (if you're a student in Leicester or Leicestershire please use your student address)

Once your test results are received from the laboratory we will then use these to contact you*.

*Unfortunately written copies of test results cannot be provided by our service.

When will I get my results?

Samples can take some time to be processed and results returned to us. 

Please allow 7-10 working days from the day of your appointment to receive your results - if it has been longer than this and you have not heard anything please call 0300 124 0102 or 0800 318 908.

If you wish to call us regarding test results please do so between 2pm - 7pm Monday to Friday and 10am - 1pm Saturday.

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.