Fast std clinic in toronto?
August 19, 2011 8:06 AM Subscribe
GTA: Fast and/or anonymous STD check in Toronto? Can anyone recommend a clinic in Toronto that has fast results on STD tests? I spoke with the Hassle Free clinic and they sound great but results take 2 weeks. Anyone do it faster? Price is not an issue. Emails can be sent to anoninto at gmail. Thanks!
Oh, and p.s., drop-in is open this afternoon at PPT.
posted by sabotagerabbit at 8:18 AM on August 19, 2011
posted by sabotagerabbit at 8:18 AM on August 19, 2011
Hassle Free can do 5-minute HIV tests and can do on-the-spot lab tests on some issues, but that would probably depend on your symptoms.
posted by Adam_S at 9:06 AM on August 19, 2011
posted by Adam_S at 9:06 AM on August 19, 2011
If it's HIV testing (and the OP didn't mention if it was or not), Hassle Free will require pre-testing counseling before the rapid HIV test is done and that has to be scheduled in advance. I can't remember if Planned Parenthood has the same policy, but I think they do (though you may not need to schedule in advance).
As for the two weeks to get results, that is likely to be the case no matter where you go. Whatever doctor you see, however, will give you a preliminary diagnosis if you need to have something visible tested (ie. rash, lesions, etc). You will still have to wait for blood tests/swabs to be processed and come back.
Keep in mind, the two weeks is likely an outside time period. You could potentially get results back sooner. If this is just a regular STI check so you can show a partner a clean bill of health, you will probably be waiting the two weeks; if you have something visible that needs to be treated, you will probably leave PP or Hassle Free with a treatment plan, even without a "definitive" diagnosis.
Go to the PP drop-in today. It's probably your best bet.
posted by Felicity Rilke at 7:00 AM on August 20, 2011
As for the two weeks to get results, that is likely to be the case no matter where you go. Whatever doctor you see, however, will give you a preliminary diagnosis if you need to have something visible tested (ie. rash, lesions, etc). You will still have to wait for blood tests/swabs to be processed and come back.
Keep in mind, the two weeks is likely an outside time period. You could potentially get results back sooner. If this is just a regular STI check so you can show a partner a clean bill of health, you will probably be waiting the two weeks; if you have something visible that needs to be treated, you will probably leave PP or Hassle Free with a treatment plan, even without a "definitive" diagnosis.
Go to the PP drop-in today. It's probably your best bet.
posted by Felicity Rilke at 7:00 AM on August 20, 2011
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posted by sabotagerabbit at 8:17 AM on August 19, 2011