STD testing in Singapore uses top quality state of the art testing techniques with the best accuracy.
Testing is available for many STD diseases including Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Syphilis, Herpes Simplex Type 1, Herpes Simplex Type 2, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Non-Specific Urethritis (NSU), Non-Gonococcal Urethritis (NGU), Mycoplasma Hominis, Mycoplasma Genitalium, Ureaplasma Urealyticum, Trichomonas, Gardnerella, Candida and Group B Streptococcus.
There are different window periods for each of these tests. STD testing in Singapore will take into account these window periods and advice you on the best time to do each test. Each test is done with the most advanced gold standard testing techniques.
Testing for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Syphilis, Herpes Simplex Type 1, Herpes Simplex Type 2, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C usually involve a blood test. There are rapid tests available for some of these diseases. Rapid test means you can get results very quickly. Sometimes test results are ready in less than 10 minutes. Saliva testing is also available for HIV. There are also urine tests available for HIV however the accuracy of these tests have yet to be verified.
STD testing in Singapore for Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Non-Specific Urethritis (NSU), Non-Gonococcal Urethritis (NGU), Mycoplasma Hominis, Mycoplasma Genitalium, Ureaplasma Urealyticum, Trichomonas, Gardnerella, Candida and Group B Streptococcus usually involves a urine test or urethral swab test for men. For women, it can also involves a urine test or a vaginal swab test.
Depending on the sexual practice, STD testing in Singapore also offers testing for throat and rectal infections. This can be done with throat swabs and rectal swabs. Frequently, these swabs are used to test for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea.
STD testing in Singapore also offer testing for Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). Testing for HPV in women is easy and involve a cervical swab. This is done very much like a PAP smear. In men, the test involves swabbing the infected area. For example, the pubic area, the penis shaft, the penis head and the foreskin. For both men and women, HPV swab testing can be done for the anus or rectum.
STD testing in Singapore is available at all our clinics. You can arrange an appointment to see our doctors or you can just walk in. We have lady doctors available for lady patients.
Our doctors will have a discussion with you about your exposure risks, your symptoms and your concerns before deciding which tests to do for you. Conduct of the test is very simple and takes only a few minutes.
Results for STD testing in Singapore is usually available within 1 to 2 weeks. Results can be communicated to you either via a phone call or email.
We welcome foreigners. Any foreigner tourist or working in Singapore are welcome to undergo STD testing in Singapore at any of our clinics. The cost is the same for Singaporeans and Non-Singaporeans.
For patients who are only in Singapore for a short time, the results can be emailed to them.
If you wish to under go STD testing in Singapore, please visit any one of our clinics. www.drtanandpartners.com
