Accessing On Demand STI Testing

On Demand STI Testing: A quick and easy way to check for sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

With On Demand STI Testing, you can easily get tested for STIs, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV, without needing to see a doctor or nurse. Simply book an appointment at a convenient Interior Health lab or Dynacare (previously Valley Medical) lab.

Important information before you book: 

• Full STI testing (chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV) is available in:
  • Cranbrook
  • Creston
  • Elkford (call 250-865-2247 3 to book an appointment)
  • Fernie
  • Golden
  • Invermere
  • Lillooet
  • Logan Lake
  • Merritt
  • Sparwood
• Syphilis and HIV Testing:
  • All other Interior Health labs and Dynacare labs currently offer syphilis and HIV testing, with chlamydia and gonorrhea testing expected soon
• Additional testing options in Kamloops, Nelson and Kimberley
  • If you live in one of these areas, you can also access STI testing at LifeLabs locations through the GetCheckedOnline program

How to book an On Demand STI test 

• Online booking:
  • Visit the outpatient laboratory booking system
  • Create a profile if it’s your first time
  • 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. 
• Dynacare (previously Valley Medical): Find your nearest location and either book an appointment online or walk-in, depending on the location
• By phone: Call the Digital Health Support Desk at 1-844-870-4756
• 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 to expect at your appointment: 

• Ask for “On Demand” Testing: When you arrive, show your BC Services card or provide your Personal Health Number. 
• Testing Process: 
  • A lab assistant will take a blood sample for syphilis and HIV testing. 
  • You’ll be given a container for a urine sample for chlamydia and gonorrhea testing.
  • Optional swabs (throat, vaginal, rectal) are available for self-collection as needed. 

Getting your 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: 

• Health Gateway for all test results 
• MyHealthPortal for chlamydia and gonorrhea results 

If you would like to confirm your test results, chlamydia and gonorrhea results can also be accessed through Health Gateway. HIV and syphilis results are available by calling 1-866-778-7736.