Project Description
STI BASIC
MALE/FEMALE
€ 130
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infectious diseases transmitted through sexual contact. The number of STD cases is increasing year after year. There are bacterial (such as Chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis), parasitic (such as Trichomonas) and viral causes (such as herpes, hepatitis B and C, HIV and genital warts).
Many STDs go completely symptomless, but untreated can have serious consequences (from infertility to life-threatening infections). In addition, individuals without symptoms can easily infect others.
It is therefore important for anyone at risk of an STD to get tested.
For a man, this test is done on morning urine or a urethral or anal swab.
For a woman, a vaginal swab is required, NOT urine.
This survey is conducted completely anonymously.
How do I prepare?
STD screening can be done in men at:
- first-void urine
- urethral
- anal swab
First-void urine:
First void urine means first discharged urine (first void = first 10 to max. 20 ml). Patients should not have urinated in the last two hours before collection (so preferably morning urine = first urine when getting up). Only the first 20 ml should be collected. The rest of the urine is further urinated out in the toilet.
If first-void morning urine is not possible, urine may also be made on site provided no urination has occurred in the last 2 hours. This first-void urine (only the first 20 ml of the urine stream; rest back out in toilet) should be collected in a sterile urine container.
Urethral swab:
STD screening in men can also be done on a self-administered urethral swab. The swab should be inserted into the entrance to the urethra after which it is rotated for at least 10 seconds. Place swab back into the tube.
Anal swab:
For anal complaints, an anal swab itself may also be taken.
To do this, it is best to stand upright with one leg placed on a chair or the toilet. The anal swab should be inserted at least about four inches deep. It may help to hold the swab at that height above the tip so that your fingers touch the body if the swab was inserted deep enough. Use one hand to lift one buttock so that you have easy access to the anus. Now place the swab 4 cm into the anus. Move your fingers away from your body to get a better grip on the swab. Gently rotate the swab around for 30 seconds. Continue to make these twisting motions when removing the swab.
STD screening can be done in women must be done on a vaginal swab (NOT urine).
In women, a self-administered sample via a deep vaginal swab is sufficient. The swab should be inserted at least 2.5 cm deep. It may help to hold the swab at that height above the tip so that your fingers touch the body if the swab was inserted deep enough. After inserting the wiper, it should be swirled around for at least 15 to 30 seconds. Make sure the swab is definitely touching the vaginal wall so that the moisture present there is absorbed into the swab.
International guidelines recommend STD screening in the following situations:
Sexually active women between the ages of 15 and 35 with no symptoms.
Sexually active individuals with multiple sex partners.
Serial monogamy without consistent condom use.
In case of previous STD infection.
Sex workers.
Drug users.
Men who have sex with men
With symptoms (loss from penis, anus or vagina, vesicles, warts or sores on or around the genitals, pain or unpleasant sensation when urinating, itching,…)
Basic STD screening includes detection of:
Chlamydia trachomatis (the most common STD)
gonorrhea
Mycoplasma genitalium
Trichomonas vaginalis
Herpes simplex virus 1 and 2
Ureaplasma urealyticum
Ureaplasma parvum
for women: gardnerella vaginals = cause of bad-smelling vaginal discharge
ATTENTION: This baseline panel does not include a blood test!
Thus, there is NOT screening for HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and Syphilis.
If you also wish to be tested for HIV , Syphilis and hepatitis B and C we recommend the STD comprehensive panel.
Limited basic screening can be done on urine in men. For this, the first 10 to 50 ml of morning urine (= first urine upon getting up) should be collected in a urine jar. You can pick up a sterile urine jar at the lancing center and bring it in during opening hours. Meanwhile, keep the urine sample in the refrigerator.
In men, however, this screening can also be done on a self-administered urethral swab. In men, the swab should be inserted into the entrance to the urethra after which it is rotated for at least 10 seconds.
For anal complaints, an anal swab itself may also be taken. To do this, it is best to stand upright with one leg placed on a chair or the toilet. The anal swab should be inserted at least about four inches deep. It may help to hold the swab at that height above the tip so that your fingers touch the body if the swab was inserted deep enough. Use one hand to lift one buttock so that you have easy access to the anus. Now place the swab 4 cm into the anus. Move your fingers away your body so you can get a better grip on the swab. Gently rotate the swab around for 30 seconds. Continue to make these twisting motions when removing the swab.
The limited basic screening can in the woman should be done on a vaginal swab (NOT urine).
In women, a self-administered sample via a deep vaginal swab is sufficient. The swab should be inserted at least 2.5 cm deep. It may help to hold the swab at that height above the tip so that your fingers touch the body if the swab was inserted deep enough. After inserting the wiper, it should be swirled around for at least 15 to 30 seconds. Make sure the swab is definitely touching the vaginal wall so that the moisture present there is absorbed into the swab.
This survey is conducted completely anonymously.
All tests are conducted in collaboration with doctors and specialists from AZ Delta.
You can make an appointment quickly and discreetly.
051/920 911
Snel, eenvoudig en discreet
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