Sexual Health Clinics in Sheffield

You can take your test at any time depending on the clinic’s opening hours. Simply use one of the clinic booking buttons above or contact our customer services team for more information.

You must book your test after the incubation period has passed. This is when the infection has reached a detectable state within your body. Testing before this period is highly likely to offer inaccurate results and false negatives.

You can find out more information about incubation periods for each test on our test products page. It’s important to note that if you’ve already noticed symptoms then you’re likely to be at a detectable level, although retesting is always recommended in the event of a negative test. If you have any questions about any of the incubation times of our tests, contact our team today.

If our clinics are too far away, or you require a service that is more convenient, try our Home Testing Kits. These kits are delivered to your chosen address in discreet packaging within a week of ordering. Once you receive your kit, follow the detailed instructions to take your required sample (this may be a genital swab, blood, or urine sample). When you have taken your sample, simply drop it off at your nearest postbox in our pre-paid packaging. We will get in touch with you via the online portal once we know the results of your test.

Testing for STDs regularly ensures you don’t unknowingly pass on an infection to somebody else, and it gives GPs a better idea of the treatment to give you. Here’s when you should get tested for STDs:

• If you are experiencing common STD symptoms
• If you’re about to start a sexual relationship with a new partner
• If you’ve had sex with someone at high risk of carrying STDs (such as a sex worker)
• If you’re about to start IVF treatment or if you are trying for a baby
• If it’s required for starting a new job or if you are moving to a country that requires an HIV certification

Find out more in our recent blog – ‘How often should I take an STD test?’

Once your swab, blood, or urine sample has been collected at one of the clinics in Sheffield, they will be sent to the closest laboratory for testing. Each sample is sent via Royal Mail First Class post, and is usually delivered to the lab the next working day. 

The lab will test your sample to the highest standard available. Following the testing process, you’ll be notified of your result through the online portal or another preferred contact method. 

In the unfortunate event that your results come back positive, these can be discussed and actioned by your own GP.  We can also recommend an independent private GP service if you prefer who can discuss your circumstances and manage further as required. This service will be free of charge to you. We’re the only online private STD testing provider to offer this level of service.

Private STD testing with us comes with a number of benefits not offered by the NHS. Our service includes: 

• Three private sexual health clinics in Sheffield and the surrounding areas
• Private and confidential appointments with minimal waiting room times
• Competitive pricing on all of our clinic and home tests
• No note of the testing on your medical records unless specifically requested
• Home Testing Kits if a clinic visit isn’t convenient
• Get tested for multiple STDs from the same sample with our Profile Tests