Basic STD screening includes detection of:

This survey is conducted completely anonymously.

Basic STI 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 taken 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.

Basic STI 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.

This baseline panel does not include a blood test. Thus, it does not screen 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.

International guidelines recommend STD screening in the following situations: