Receive a Confidential STD Test at South Tampa Immediate Care

STD Test Tampa FLMaybe you’ve never had an STD test, or you haven’t had one recently. After all, you’d probably know if you were infected, right? The truth is that many sexually transmitted diseases produce only very mild symptoms that are easily overlooked – and others produce no symptoms at all. Therefore, the only way to know for sure whether you have an STD is to be tested.

If you’re confused about when STD testing is needed, you’re far from alone. Many people incorrectly assume that an annual wellness physical always includes an STD test. It does not. Most providers do not test for sexually transmitted infections unless a patient specifically requests a test or has symptoms that warrant a diagnostic evaluation.

Who should be tested for STDs?

Every person who is sexually active should be tested for STDs. After your initial STD test, you’ll then need to find out how often you should be tested going forward. A trusted medical professional at South Tampa Immediate Care can help. In general, you should have another STD test if:

  • You have unprotected sex
  • You have a new sexual partner
  • You are not in a mutually monogamous relationship
  • You are experiencing symptoms, such as an itch or rash in your genital area
  • You are concerned for any other reason

If you need an STD test, you’d don’t necessarily have to find a specialty clinic or schedule an advance appointment. At the South Tampa Immediate Care walk-in clinic, we offer fast and discreet testing to confirm or rule out several common STDs, including chlamydia, hepatitis, gonorrhea, and HIV. The bottom line is that the sooner you find out, the sooner you can take the steps necessary to feel better.

You can come to South Tampa Immediate Care and request an STD test anytime between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on weekdays, and 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekends. Why not stop by today?