Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Testing

At Clínica Hispana Nueva Salud Gessner STD testing is confidential: the medical team reviews your symptoms and the kind of exposure you had, collects the samples you need and, if anything comes back positive, gives you treatment. It's for men and women, whether you have symptoms or simply want peace of mind.

When does it make sense to get tested?

• After sex without a condom, or if a condom broke
• When a partner tells you they have an infection
• If you notice burning when you pee, discharge, sores, warts or itching in the genital area
• Before starting a new relationship or stopping condoms with your partner
• As part of your regular checkup if you have more than one partner

Many of these infections cause no discomfort for months, so having no symptoms doesn't rule anything out.

Which tests can be done?

Depending on what you share during the visit, we collect a urine sample, a blood sample or a swab from the affected area. Those samples screen for the most common infections. Some blood tests pick up an infection more reliably once a few weeks have passed since the exposure, and we'll tell you if a repeat test later is a good idea.

How is the privacy of my results protected?

The visit is private, your chart is kept confidential, and your results are discussed with you alone. We let you know when your results are in and go over them calmly, without judgment, in English or Spanish, whichever you prefer.

What if a test is positive?

Most of these infections are treatable, and several are fully cured with medication. You leave with clear instructions: how to take it, how long to avoid sex, and why your partner needs to be checked too so you don't get reinfected. If the result calls for it, we help you with a referral to a specialist. For women, our gynecology service can round out the exam.

If you'd rather not come in during office hours, the clinic sees patients until 9 PM, when it's usually quieter.