Our team provides an expanded form of HIV/STI screening and care, including:​

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Laboratory Screening

Testing for a disease in someone who doesn't have symptoms is called screening. Most of the time, STI screening is not a routine part of health care. However, comprehensive STI screening is recommended for everyone above the age of 13. Here are some other groups that may be interested in STI screenings: 

 

• People born between 1945 and 1965: There's a high incidence of hepatitis C in people born between 1945 and 1965. Since the disease often causes no symptoms until it's advanced, experts recommend that everyone in that age group be screened for hepatitis C.

• Pregnant women: All pregnant women will generally be screened for HIV, hepatitis B, chlamydia and syphilis at their first prenatal visit. Gonorrhea and hepatitis C screening tests are recommended at least once during pregnancy for women at high risk of these infections.

• Women age 21 and older. The Pap test screens for changes in the cells of the cervix, including inflammation, precancerous changes and cancer. Cervical cancer is often caused by certain strains of HPV.

• Women under age 25 who are sexually active. Experts recommend that all sexually active women under age 25 be tested for chlamydia infection. The chlamydia test uses a sample of urine or vaginal fluid you can collect yourself.

• Men who have sex with men (MSM): Compared with other groups, men who have sex with men run a higher risk of acquiring STIs. Many public health groups recommend annual or more-frequent STI screening for these men. Regular tests for HIV, syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhea are particularly important. Evaluation for hepatitis B also may be recommended.

• People living with HIV: If you have HIV, it can greatly raise your likelihood of contracting other STIs. Experts recommend immediate testing for syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia and herpes after being diagnosed with HIV. They also recommend that people living with HIV be screened for Hepatitis C.

• People who have a new partner Before having vaginal or anal intercourse with new partners, be sure you've both been tested for STIs. However, routine testing for genital herpes isn't recommended unless you have symptoms.

 

​At Wyckoff, we perform multiple forms of laboratory testing for the following STIs: 

• HIV 

• Gonorrhea

• Chlamydia

• Syphilis

• Hepatitis A, B, and C

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