Did you know you can have a 
sexual health check-up 
without
 needing an intimate 
examination?

Bangor clinic	Mon 9:30am - 12pm	
Downpatrick clinic	Mon 8:50am - 12pm
Wed 3pm - 6:30pm
Fri 8:30am - 12pm	

Patient 
Information

Your local Sexual Health Clinic

Call to book an appointment on:
028 44838133

How soon will I get my results?

It may take up to 2 weeks for all of your results to be available and your doctor or nurse should discuss how these will be communicated to you. It is important that you provide 
reliable contact details and give your clinic permission to contact you.

What happens if any of the test results are positive?

In the event of any positive result, our primary concern will be for your health and well being. You may be able to get treatment from your GP for some infections, including 
Chlamydia. However, positive results for gonorrhoea, HIV or syphilis will be referred to your local 
genitourinary clinic (GUM) where experienced staff will provide
treatment, advice and support. If you are treated for a sexually 
transmitted infection it is important that relevant sexual partners are also advised and treated. Staff will discuss this with you and help you to find the best way to inform sexual 
partners. We will make every effort 

to protect your confidentiality. The only exception to this would be if something indicated that
you or someone else continued to be at risk of harm.

IF YOU HAVE TESTED POSITIVE

If you test positive for 
Chlamydia or gonorrhoea it is very important that you avoid sexual contact for one week 
following your treatment with antibiotics. If you are in a 
relationship your partner must be treated as well. You must then ensure that you both avoid 
sexual contact for one week 
after your partner’s treatment date.

For further advice speak to your local GP or practice nurse or contact the sexual health advice nurse on 028 4483 8392.

What’s involved in an STI screen?

A basic STI check up includes tests for chlamydia, gonorrhoea, HIV and syphilis. These are checked by sending a blood and urine sample or self-taken 
vaginal swab to the laboratory.

How soon after unprotected sex can I be checked?

Some infections have different incubation periods and some tests are also only reliable after a certain length of time. In 
general, if you do not have any symptoms it would be best to wait until at least two weeks 
after your last unprotected sex before having a check up. 
However, you may also be 
advised to repeat the syphilis and HIV test in another 3 months to make sure the result is reliable.