Screening for sexually transmitted diseases (STIs) including HIV and hepatitis testing

What is the diagnosis of venereal diseases?

The diagnosis of venereal diseases (STIs) includes tests to detect HIV, hepatitis and syphilis, but also includes diagnosis of other common sexually transmitted infections such as gonorrhea (“gonorrhea”) and chlamydia infection.

In particular in the case of symptoms, frequent changes of sexual partners or unprotected sexual intercourse, these tests should be an important part of your health care. At this point, reference should also be made to the possibility of HIV prevention (see PrEP below).

If you want clarity in a monogamous relationship, for example, before the first unprotected sex (“we both want safety”), we also offer STI tests as a self-pay benefit without specific medical indication.

How do we carry out STI tests?

Avi Medical places great emphasis on discretion and respect, in particular gender fluidity and inclusiveness (including LGBTQIA+). For example, our STI tests are only carried out after medical advice in a safe and confidential atmosphere and after extensive training by the patient himself (smears) or by trained personnel (blood collection).

The results are usually available after a few days. However, we also offer rapid tests (HIV), the results of which are displayed within a few minutes. Here, however, the results must be confirmed by the more valid laboratory tests.

Our doctors are always available for evaluation, so that none of your questions remain unanswered and that you are always informed about possible next steps.

How does an HIV test work?

The combined HIV antigen/antibody test simultaneously detects antibodies against the HIV virus and the HIV antigen p24 and is one of the most reliable medical examination methods of all. Its sensitivity (ability to recognize positive samples as positive) is over 99.5% and can usually reliably rule out an HIV infection after six weeks.

What is a hepatitis test?

In addition to HIV, we also offer tests for hepatitis B and C. These tests are important in order to be able to identify chronic liver diseases at an early stage and, if necessary, treat them. The process is similar to HIV testing and includes blood tests that detect specific antibodies or antigens.