Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections
We provide testing for a range of sexually transmitted infections at Outpatients East.
Information on Sexually Transmitted Infections
Find out more about sexually transmitted infections including types and treatment.
Results
If you have had tests taken at Outpatients East, please allow up to 14 days to receive your results.
Partner Notification
Partner notification, also known as contact tracing, is the process of informing anyone you have had sexual contact with recently, that they may have been exposed to a sexually transmitted infection (STI). The purpose is to help your partners/contacts get tested and treated if necessary and to stop the spread of infection to others.
PEP
PEP stands for Post-Exposure Prophylaxis. PEP is a course of medication that can be taken up to 72 hours after exposure to HIV to prevent the virus from taking hold in the body.
PrEP
PrEP stands for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis. It is a medication taken before and after sex to reduce your risk of getting HIV.
doxyPEP
DoxyPEP is a pill that you can take after sex to help prevent bacterial sexually transmitted infections, particularly syphilis and chlamydia. It involves taking the antibiotic doxycycline up 72 hours after unprotected sex.
Vaccines
We provide vaccines for certain groups who may be at higher risk of some infections.
Click here to find out more about vaccines provided at Outpatients East