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Free STI Testing via Telehealth
STI testing from home? We can help with that.
Getting an STI test can be simple. You can chat with a SHINE SA health professional from the comfort of your home to organise tests and receive your results.
How does it work?
1. Book a telehealth appointment
Book a time to chat with a SHINE SA health professional. You can talk about your sexual health in a private, supportive space, without needing to travel to a clinic.
2. Have a quick chat
Your health professional will ask you a few questions about your sexual health and help you work out which STI tests you need.
They’ll explain what’s involved, how to do your tests and how you’ll receive your results. Got questions? Ask away.
3. Get your testing forms
We’ll provide you with the digital forms you need for your STI tests and explain what to do next.
4. Get your tests
Take your forms to your preferred pathology collection centre to have your tests done.
Tests usually involve:
- Urine test (weeing in a cup).
- Self-collected swabs: A small cotton swab for the vagina or anus.
- Blood test: A small blood sample to check for blood-borne viruses like HIV, hepatitis B, and syphilis.
Your SHINE SA health professional will explain what you need to do, so you know what to expect.
5. Get your results
We’ll explain how you’ll receive your results and what happens next, including any follow-up care you might need.
Is telehealth STI testing right for me?
Telehealth STI testing may be a good option if you:
- Don’t have any STI symptoms.
- Prefer to chat with a health professional from home.
- Find it difficult to travel to a clinic.
- Live in a rural or regional area.
- Have accessibility needs that make getting to a clinic tricky.
This service is only available for people living in South Australia.
What can STI symptoms look like?
Symptoms can include unusual discharge, pain or burning when you pee, sores or lumps around your genitals, itching, or pain during sex.
Have symptoms? Telehealth STI testing isn’t suitable for you. You’ll need to book a face-to-face appointment at a SHINE SA clinic so we can help you get the right care.
No symptoms? You could still have an STI. Many STIs don’t cause symptoms, so testing is the only way to know.
Ready to get started?
Need an in-person appointment?
You can also access STI testing at selected SHINE SA clinics.
Our ClinicsFrequently asked questions
Do I need to know which tests I need?
Nope. That’s what we’re here for. We will talk with you about your sexual health and help you work out which tests you need.
Do I need to go to a clinic?
If you’re eligible for telehealth STI testing, you can have your appointment from home. You’ll then take your testing forms to your chosen pathology collection centre.
Have STI symptoms? You’ll need to book a face-to-face appointment at a SHINE SA clinic instead.
How do I get my results?
We will explain during your telehealth appointment how you’ll receive your results and what happens if you need further testing or treatment.
What if my test result is positive?
If a test shows you have an STI, you’ll be supported with information about treatment and the next steps. Many STIs can be treated, and your health professional can help you work out what to do next.
What if I don't have Medicare?
Please contact our clinic at 8300 5300.