Private STI Testing in the City of London
STI Clinic St Paul's is a dedicated private sexual health clinic serving the Square Mile — from St Paul's and Blackfriars to Bank, Moorgate and Liverpool Street. Whether you have symptoms, have had a recent exposure, or simply want routine peace-of-mind screening, you can book directly without a GP referral and be seen quickly by a registered clinician.
The clinic is designed around City working life. Doors open at 8am Monday to Friday, so you can be tested before your working day starts, and most appointments take around 20 minutes — short enough for a lunch break. There is no waiting room roll-call and no paperwork sent to your home or employer: your visit stays entirely between you and our clinical team.
Testing is suitable for men and women, with urine, swab and venous blood samples collected on site by trained clinicians and analysed by UKAS-accredited partner laboratories. Most results are returned from 1 working day, delivered by secure email with clear next-step guidance.
STI Tests & Screening Packages
The St Paul's clinic offers the full STI Clinic London testing range — targeted individual tests and multi-infection screening panels, all following the same clinical standards used across our clinics. Commonly requested tests include Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, HIV, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis B and C, Mycoplasma, Ureaplasma and Trichomoniasis.
If you want broad reassurance in a single visit, our screening packages check multiple infections at once and offer significantly better value than testing individually:
🥉 Bronze — £137
Essential bacterial screen (Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea & more)
🥈 Silver — £198
Standard screen adding HIV & Syphilis blood tests
🥇 Gold — £339
Comprehensive screen covering the most common STIs
💎 Platinum — £455
Our most complete screen — blood, urine & swab testing
Browse the full STI testing menu, compare packages side-by-side, or review test fees before you book. Not sure what you need? Book a general appointment and a registered clinician will confirm the right option with you in clinic.
Getting to the Clinic — St Paul's & the Square Mile
The clinic is at 5 Ave Maria Lane, EC4M 7AQ — a quiet lane directly west of St Paul's Cathedral, seconds from Ludgate Hill and Paternoster Square. It is one of the most accessible locations in the City:
St Paul's
Central line · 2-minute walk
City Thameslink
Thameslink · 5-minute walk
Blackfriars
Circle & District, Thameslink · 7-minute walk
Mansion House
Circle & District · 8-minute walk
Bank
Central, Northern, Waterloo & City, DLR · 10-minute walk
Farringdon
Elizabeth line, Circle, Thameslink · 12-minute walk
Numerous bus routes stop on Ludgate Hill and New Change, and the clinic is a short walk for anyone working around Paternoster Square, Cheapside, Fleet Street or Cannon Street. If you're based in west London or need a weekend appointment, our South Kensington clinic is open 7 days a week.
Confidential Sexual Health Care for City Professionals
Privacy matters everywhere, but we know it matters especially to people working in the City. Your visit, your tests and your results are confidential — nothing is shared with your GP, the NHS, your employer or your insurer without your consent, except in the rare circumstances where we are required to do so by law. Results are delivered by secure email only, and no letters are posted to your home or workplace.
Our clinicians provide professional, non-judgemental care whatever your reason for attending — routine screening, a new relationship, a recent exposure, or symptoms you want checked quickly. Where a result needs follow-up, we explain your options clearly and arrange appropriate next steps.
Want to understand symptoms before booking? Visit our conditions hub, read our FAQs, or browse the health blog written by our clinical team.
What to Expect During STI Testing
- Book online or call. Choose your test — or a general appointment — through our booking page. Nothing is charged online.
- Arrive at 5 Ave Maria Lane. Check in discreetly — consultations take place in private rooms.
- Speak with a clinician. A registered healthcare professional discusses your symptoms, exposure window and testing goals, and confirms the right test if you haven't chosen one.
- Sample collection. Urine, swab or venous blood, depending on the test — collected on site in around 20 minutes.
- Laboratory analysis. Samples go to UKAS-accredited partner laboratories the same day.
- Results & follow-up. Most results arrive from 1 working day by secure email, with clear guidance and follow-up support where needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I get a private STI test in the City of London?+
You can get a private STI test at STI Clinic St Paul's, 5 Ave Maria Lane, The City of London EC4M 7AQ — a two-minute walk from St Paul's Underground station. The clinic offers confidential testing Monday to Friday, with appointments bookable online in under a minute.
Is there an STI clinic near Bank or Blackfriars?+
Yes. Our St Paul's clinic on Ave Maria Lane is around a 10-minute walk from Bank, 7 minutes from Blackfriars and 5 minutes from City Thameslink. It is the closest dedicated private STI clinic for most of the Square Mile.
Can I get an STI test before work or at lunchtime?+
Yes. The clinic opens at 8am Monday to Friday, so you can be tested before work. Most appointments take around 20 minutes, which also makes lunchtime visits practical for anyone working in the City.
Can I book without knowing exactly which STI test I need?+
Yes. You can book a general appointment and discuss your symptoms, exposure and testing goals with our team in clinic. A registered clinician will explain appropriate options before any sample is taken.
Do I need a GP referral to attend the City of London clinic?+
No GP referral is needed. This is a private, self-referral service — you can book online or call directly.
What STI tests are available at the St Paul's clinic?+
The clinic offers individual tests including Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, HIV, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis B and C, Mycoplasma, Ureaplasma and Trichomoniasis, alongside comprehensive multi-infection screening packages.
How long do STI test results take?+
Most results are available from 1 working day, depending on the test. Samples are analysed by UKAS-accredited partner laboratories and your clinician will confirm the expected turnaround at your appointment.
Is STI testing at the City of London clinic confidential?+
Yes. Testing is confidential. Results are delivered by secure email only and are not shared with your GP, the NHS or your employer without your consent, except in the rare circumstances where disclosure is required by law.
Can I get tested if I have no symptoms?+
Yes. Many STIs cause no symptoms at all, and routine screening is one of the most common reasons patients attend. You can book with or without symptoms.
How much does private STI testing cost in the City of London?+
Individual tests start from around £59 and comprehensive screening packages range from £137 (Bronze) to £455 (Platinum). Nothing is charged online — you pay at the clinic after your appointment. Full pricing is listed on our fees page.
Our London Clinics
STI Clinic London operates two clinic locations. Both offer confidential private STI testing with the same clinical standards and pricing.
City of London / St Paul's Clinic
5 Ave Maria LaneSt Paul's, The City of London
London EC4M 7AQ
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South Kensington Clinic
20 Old Brompton RoadSouth Kensington
London SW7 3DL
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