The purpose of screening is to exclude the possibility of infection with an STD/STI.

Early detection of STD leads to definitive treatment, reduction in complications of STD, and prevention of spread to other persons.

It is generally accepted that once symptoms appear, screening and treatment can be done immediately.

However, it is important to remember that an STD/STI may not have symptoms. When there are no symptoms, we generally recommend testing from 4-6 weeks after sex.

After someone becomes infected with an STD, there is generally a period of time before a test will be able to detect the infection. The period when the test is able to detect infection is called the window period. STD test windows vary.

The window period is different from the incubation period, which is the time it takes before symptoms first appear.
Regular and appropriate STD screening is the only way to confirm that a person is free from infection.

Cross Street Medical offers all relevant STD screening tests. Speak to our doctors about what you may need.