STD Test Singapore

DTAP Express provides full STD testing and screening services in Tanjong Pagar, Singapore. Depending on your risk profile, you may wish to consult with an experienced STD doctor on the kinds of STD test available and recommended. A comprehensive review your health history and background will be conducted before the next best course of action may be recommended to you. All consultations and reviews are done in a discreet, confidential, private and comfortable environment.

Regular STD testing is recommended for anyone who is sexually active, even when protection is used. Regular STD testing uncovers any potential sexually transmitted disease (STD) that may not show any signs and symptoms. The risk of contracting a STD or STI (sexually transmitted infection) significantly increases if you or your partner is sexually active with more than one partner. The risk also increases if one engages in risky sexual activities or if one’s partner is known to have a STD. Regular and timely STD testing therefore ensures that one remains healthy while keeping a sexually active and fulfilling lifestyle, and that prompt medical intervention may be taken should the need arises. When you go for a STD test, your doctor will assess you based on your medical history and sexual activity. STD testing, especially in Singapore, is no longer a taboo or awkward topic. It is a common and recommended check up, carried out in discreet, professional and comfortable medical settings with friendly, open-minded doctors.

Different symptoms may manifest for different STDs, though certain STDs or STIs may come with no symptoms. Some STDs will also only manifest symptoms during very late stages of infection. This is also why STD testing is important for sexually active personnel; to detect any underlying conditions quickly and accurately.

Some common symptoms of STDs may include:

• abnormal vaginal / urethral discharge
• pain during urination
• itch or pain in the vagina / urethra
• rashes, sores and / or blisters on sexual organs
• abnormal growths or lumps on sexual organs
• swells, pain, aches, dullness in the testicles
• swelling of the lymph nodes at the groin

To conclusively detect any potential STD in a person, a comprehensive analysis of your risk complete with STD testing is recommended. Most STDs may be treated completely with prompt STD testing.

Prices shown are inclusive of GST.

For more information regarding each test, please scroll to the lower parts of this page.

Your doctor will advise you whether a full STD test is required or just a selection of test(s) is sufficient. The test(s) recommended will be based on your activity, history and signs and symptoms, if any.

Your doctor will advise you whether a full STD test is required or just a selection of test(s) is sufficient. The test(s) recommended will be based on your activity, history and signs and symptoms, if any.

Rapid HIV testing is recommended for those whose point of suspected exposure has exceeded 90 days. The rapid HIV test is a quick and effective way to determine if there is a HIV infection.

Different test sites may be chosen for this test. The type of site(s) chosen depends on your activity and history. Your doctor will advise you accordingly after an in-depth consultation and review.

Rapid Chlamydia & Gonorrhoea Test

According to both CDC in USA and statistics in Singapore, Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea are the top 2 STIs. Left untreated both can cause serious long-term consequences such as infertility or complications during pregnancy affecting the unborn child.

Using the technology of real-time PCR (polymerase chain reaction), which simply means that the test is able to detect the DNA of both Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea in real-time, allows for accurate and quick diagnosis of STIs caused by these 2 organisms. The accuracy of the test can be up to 99%.

Our clinics offers this rapid test whereby results are available by the next working day. Thus facilitating prompt and appropriate treatment. All that is required is either urine, endocervical, throat or anus samples depending on where the infection is likely to be present which will be determined by your doctor after the assessment.

We understand that getting STI testing can be daunting and concerns about privacy. That is why in DTAP we now offer Chlamydia and Gonorrhea test using the same rapid technology of PCR.

FAQs

How do I know I need to be tested?

• Symptoms suggesting you may have been infected with Chlamydia (link to article on symptoms of Chlamydia) or Gonorrhoea (link to article on gonorrhoea)

• If your partner was tested positive for either one of the infections

• If you have recently have a change in partner

• Multiple sex partners

• Recent unprotected sex

How long does it take for the results to be available?

Generally, results will be available next working day.

How accurate is the test?

In general, the test can be up to 99% accurate.

Which areas of the body can the test be used for?

Urine, endocervical, throat and anus

Do I need to prepare anything to do the test?

We advise that for urine it is best if you avoid passing urine 2 hours before the test. But otherwise no other preparation needs to be done before the test.

Is it painful?

There is no needles involved.

If you think that you may have been exposed to these 2 STIs or you have symptoms like penile/ vaginal discharges or burning sensation or discomfort when you pass urine and would like to get tested, please visit our clinic and consult with our doctors to get tested with the Rapid Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea test and get treated.