What is an STI Screen?

At Trinity Clinic, we offer discreet and confidential STI (Sexually Transmitted Infection) Screens. We provide a range of options to suit your needs.

The main STIs that we screen for are Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Syphilis, HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C. Genital Herpes and Genital Warts are assessed by clinical exam. Other non-sexually transmitted infections, such as Candida (Thrush) and Bacterial Vaginosis are sometimes detected, and can be easily treated.

Please note that some STIs do not cause symptoms.

You can request a male or female doctor on booking your appointment.

Routine STI Screen

This includes a doctor taking your medical history and performing a physical exam.

Blood tests are taken for HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C (depending on risk).

A Urine sample tests for Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea. You should avoid urinating for 2 hours before giving the sample to ensure that results are accurate.

Depending on your symptoms, you may have swabs taken. Women may have an endocervical swab taken from the cervix (neck of the womb.) This is similar to having a cervical smear taken.

MSM (Men who have sex with men) will also have pharyngeal (throat) and rectal swabs taken.

Rapid HIV Test

It’s the first rapid point-of-care test that detects both HIV-1/2 antibodies and the HIV-1 p24 antigen, which can appear just 12 to 26 days after infection.

It provides clear results in just 20 minutes (while you wait), with built-in quality controls to let you know the test is working.

The test specimen can be serum, plasma, fingerstick or venous whole blood.

Rapid Chlamydia Test / Rapid Gonorrhoea Test

Rapid Tests for Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea and a number of other infections are available at our clinic. Results are provided in 20 minutes. All Rapid tests are CE certified.

Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a course of anti-HIV drugs taken by HIV-negative people to reduce their risk of HIV infection.

At Trinity Clinic our Doctors prescribe Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP). This involves a consultation and blood tests to ensure you are suitable for PrEP.

Our comprehensive care including follow up testing can be arranged at times convenient to you.

If you have any further questions on PrEP please contact our clinic to book an appointment.

We provide a Consultation on PrEP, Full STI screen, Bloods for PrEP and Prescription for €130 in total.

Results

Results are texted/phoned as appropriate. Results (apart from rapid tests) are usually available within 5 working days. Treatment is in accordance with National Guidelines.

STI Treatment

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STI Treatment

The main STIs that are screened for include Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Syphilis, Genital Herpes, Genital Warts and Trichomonas. We also screen for HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C.

We offer a range of treatments from antibiotics to cryotherapy. Please note that some STIs require more complex treatments and may necessitate a hospital outpatient referral.

Antibiotics

A short course of antibiotics can usually clear Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea or Syphilis. Depending on which infection is detected, antibiotics can be given by tablet (oral dose) or injection (intra-muscular.)

Cryotherapy

Cryotherapy is a treatment using very cold liquid nitrogen to"freeze off" skin lesions such as genital warts. Please note, we do NOT treat Molluscum Contagiosum with cryotherapy in this clinic.

The extremely low temperature destroys the abnormal cells, allowing normal cells to grow in their place. This forms a scab and falls off naturally 12-14 days later.

Cryotherapy is well tolerated by patients and treatment lasts less than a minute. Some lesions may require a course of several treatments over a number of weeks.