samedaydoctor offer instant HIV and STD testing
Posted on | December 7, 2010 | Comments Off
The number of people within the UK who have HIV has increased threefold in the past decade, and is now over 90, 000. It is believed that over a quarter of UK people with HIV do not realise they are
infected. As HIV can be passed on through having unprotected sex, it is surprising that many people are still having one-night stands without using a condom. This can happen for various reasons: either people get caught up in the moment and forget, or they simply don’t believe they could be at risk.
Whatever the reason, many people will find themselves feeling anxious after sexual contact. Though having unprotected sex is obviously no guarantee that you will catch HIV or an STD, it is still a large risk
to take, and many people who have taken it are likely to want a test to ensure they are safe. HIV tests can be taken from ten days after the initial sexual contact in the form of a Multiplex test. The HDUO test, for instance, is accurate at 28 days whilst an instant 60-second test is accurate from six weeks.
samedaydoctor private clinics offer instant HIV tests to put your mind at ease. These are available in one minute, and are given face-to-face, in person, using INSTi (™) Technology. Their private doctors can then talk patients through the results, whether positive or negative, offering advice on treatment and expectations. These instant results mean that a patient does not have to endure a significant wait to discover their state of health. As with all of samedaydoctor’s treatments and procedures, their private GPs are professional, efficient and sympathetic when carrying out the test.
Alongside the instant HIV test, samedaydoctor walk-in clinics also conduct STD testing, which are fully confidential. Patients are under no obligation to give their name or contact details: the key focus
is to diagnose potential problems and provide the necessary treatment, without passing judgment.samedaydoctor’s private doctors can usually see patients within fifteen minutes, and will test for
common complaints such as Chlamydia and Gonorrhea. They can also offer contraception advice where requested, and are happy to answer any questions a patient may have.