On Demand STI Testing – Quick and easy

Book an appointment at an Interior Health lab

Find a Dynacare lab location

With On demand STI Testing, you can get tested for STIs – including chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV without needing to visit a doctor or nurse first. Testing is free, and if you test positive for and STI, a nurse will follow up with you to arrange treatment and support.

Just book an appointment at a participating Interior Health or Dynacare lab.

Please note:

  • Interior Health labs offer testing for HIV, syphilis and a full range of self-collection options for chlamydia and gonorrhea, including urine, throat, vaginal, and rectal swabs.
  • Dynacare labs offer testing for HIV, syphilis and urine only testing for chlamydia and gonorrhea.

If you think a self-swab may be right for you, be sure to book at an Interior Health lab. For more information, including whether a self-swab is recommended in your case, please refer to our On Demand patient information sheet.

How do I book an On Demand STI test?

Interior Health Laboratories

Online booking instructions:

  • Visit the outpatient laboratory booking system.
  • Create a profile, if it’s your first time, or sign into your account.
  • Choose your lab location and select “Lab test – Adult”.
  • Pick an appointment date.
  • Select “Patient will bring” for lab requisition. A lab requisition will be ready for you at the lab – no need to bring one.

By Phone: Call the Digital Health Support Desk at 1-844-870-4756.

Dynacare Laboratories

Find your nearest location and either book an appointment online or walk-in, depending on the location.

  • Note: Self-swab testing for chlamydia and gonorrhea is not available at Dynacare labs.
    If you would like to do a self-swab (throat, vaginal, or rectal), please book your appointment at an Interior Health Lab.
If you already have a lab appointment

Let lab staff know you’d like “On Demand” testing when you arrive.

Who should NOT book On Demand Testing?

Do not book On Demand STI Testing if you:

  • Have symptoms of an STI
  • Require treatment due to recent exposure to an STI
  • Need HIV post-exposure prophylaxis or emergency contraception
  • Are unable to collect your own swabs (if needed)
  • Would like to speak to a doctor or a nurse for any other reason

What can I expect at my appointment?

1. Ask for “On Demand” STI Testing: When you arrive, let the staff know you'd like "On Demand" testing. Please bring your BC Services Card or be ready to provide your personal health number.

2. Review and complete paperwork: You'll receive a Patient Information Handout and a lab requisition form to review and fill out.

3. The Testing Process

  • A lab assistant will take a blood sample to test for HIV and syphilis
  • You’ll be asked to provide a urine sample for chlamydia and gonorrhea testing
  • If needed, self-collection swabs (throat, vaginal, or rectal) are available upon request at Interior Health labs

How will I get my results? 

  • A nurse will contact you if your test results show an infection and will help arrange any necessary treatment
  • If you don’t hear from us, this means your results came back clear

You can access your results in the following ways:

HIV and syphilis results are available by calling 1-866-778-7736 two weeks after your lab visit.

Resources

On Demand STI Testing Lab Requisition
Patient Information: On Demand STI Testing
Poster: On Demand STI Testing Program
IH Sexual Health Webpage
IH Youth Sexual Health Webpage
SmartSexResources Website
Options for Sexual Health

For questions about sex, sexuality, and other sexual health-related questions, please call Options for Sexual Health at 1-800-739-7367 (toll-free) or submit your question through their email form.

Learn how to get your results on Health Gateway

Frequently Asked Questions

What is On Demand STI Testing?

  • On Demand STI Testing is a service available for individuals seeking routine testing for STIs
  • This service is intended for those who do not have symptoms of an STI and do not need to speak with a health-care provider

What tests are available through On Demand STI Testing?

With On demand STI Testing, you can get tested for STIs – including Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV without needing to visit a doctor or nurse first. Testing is free, and if you test positive for and STI, a nurse will follow up with you to arrange treatment and support.

Just book an appointment at a participating Interior Health or Dynacare lab.

What should I expect during my lab visit?

  • Visit the registration desk and request an ‘On Demand STI Testing’ lab requisition
  • You will be given an On Demand STI Testing Patient Information, sheet along with the lab requisition. Please complete the lab requisition with the testing you would like.
  • Testing will be completed on the same day

Is there a cost to STI testing?

How long will it take to get my test results?

  • Most results will be available within 1–2 weeks
  • You will only be contacted if your results are positive
  • If you test positive, a nurse will contact you to arrange free treatment

How can I access my test results?

  • Do not call the lab that collected the sample, as they will not have your results.
  • You can access your through the following methods:
    • MyHealthPortal for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea results
    • Health Gateway at gov.bc.ca for all test results
    • Phone 1-866-766-7736 two weeks after your lab visit for Syphilis and HIV results.
    • Follow up with your regular health-care provider

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