Expert, evidence-based articles on STIs, testing, prevention, and sexual wellbeing. Written by UK sexual health experts.
Worried a standard health checkup might show HIV? Learn what routine blood tests check for, when HIV testing is advised, and how confidential testing works.
Unsure whether you need an HIV qualitative or quantitative test? Understand the difference clearly and find out when each type of testing may apply to you.
Worried after a risky encounter? An HIV PCR test can detect the virus earlier than most tests. Find out when to test and how it works.
Concerned about HIV exposure? A 4th generation HIV test detects both antibodies and the p24 antigen early. Learn how it works and when to test.
Wondering why a venous blood draw is more accurate for HIV testing than a finger-prick? Learn about HIV test types, accuracy, and when to consider testing.
Worried about drug-resistant gonorrhoea? Learn whether a standard gonorrhoea test can detect new resistant strains and when testing may be advisable.
Wondering if a body rash could be linked to gonorrhoea? Symptoms have many causes. Learn when STI testing may help provide reassurance and clarity.
Got a lab result saying Chlamydia DNA Not Detected? Understand what this means, when retesting may help, and how STI testing works in the UK.
A negative chlamydia test but milky discharge can have many non-STI causes. Learn what symptoms mean, when to test, and where to get confidential STI testing.
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