Cervical & Vulvo-vaginal STI Testing | No Doctor's Referral | Epicentre
PCR test · No blood draw

Cervical & vulvo-vaginal STI testing.

Urine and swab samples. No doctor's referral. Results in 5 to 7 working days, sent privately to you.

No doctor's referral 100% confidential 🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQIA+ welcoming Student discount
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Free delivery within 10km of branches · R300 nationwide · Visa, Mastercard, Instant EFT, Payflex
From
R1,235 to R3,305
payflex or 4 interest-free payments
5 options
Pick what you need
From R309
Per Payflex instalment
🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 For anyone with a cervix and/or vagina, regardless of gender. We use anatomy-based language and don't ask intrusive questions about identity.
Pick your package

Four sizes. Same lab. Same accuracy.

The only thing that changes between sizes is how many infections we screen for. Pick what matches your situation.

Small

Quick reassurance for the four most common STIs.

R1,235

or R309 × 4 with Payflex

4 infections
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhoea
  • Trichomonas
  • Herpes (type 2)
Most popular

Medium

Common STIs plus HPV, mycoplasma and ureaplasma.

R1,580

or R395 × 4 with Payflex

9 infections
  • Everything in Small
  • HPV (detects presence)
  • Herpes (type 1)
  • Ureaplasma · Mycoplasma
  • E. coli O18

Large

Full STI screen plus BV and bacterial pathogens.

R1,925

or R481 × 4 with Payflex

17 infections
  • Everything in Medium
  • Syphilis · Hepatitis
  • Bacterial vaginosis (BV)
  • Candida · Gardnerella

Extra-Large

Full panel plus complete vaginal microbiome map.

R3,305

or R826 × 4 with Payflex

35 infections
  • Everything in Large
  • Full BV pathogen profile
  • Lactobacillus species map
  • Group B Strep, Megasphaera

Or test for BV on its own — R1,609

Recurring discharge, itching or odour but no other STI concerns? The standalone bacterial vaginosis panel covers the full BV pathogen profile without the broader STI screen.

How it works

Three steps. No GP needed.

Order online, walk in, or have a home kit delivered. The clinical process is the same.

1

Pick your package

Add the size you need to your basket above. Pay online or in branch. Payflex available.

2

Self-collect your sample

Urine and swab. Do it yourself at home, or at one of our branches where a nurse can help if you'd like. No blood draw.

3

Get results in 5 to 7 days

Sent to you privately via your patient portal, by email or WhatsApp — your choice. Plain-language explainer included.

🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️

Care that doesn't make assumptions

Anatomy-based, gender-affirming, judgement-free. Built that way from day one.

For LGBTQIA+ patients

How we approach inclusive sexual health care

  • Anonymous testing is always an option. Walk in, no name, no ID. Especially relevant if you don't want a paper trail tied to your identity.
  • We test for what's relevant to your anatomy and behaviour, not your gender marker. Trans men with a cervix, non-binary people, intersex patients: this test is for you too.
  • We don't ask intrusive questions. No mandatory gender disclosure, no probing about partners, no judgement about your sex life.
  • Pronouns respected. Tell us once and that's how we'll address you, in person, in results, in follow-up. The receptionist won't deadname you.
  • Onward referrals go to GPs in our trans-friendly network. If you need treatment after a positive result, we won't send you to a doctor who'll make you uncomfortable.
25
Years serving
South Africans
100k+
Confidential tests
completed
4.7★
Cape Town & Jhb
Google rating
SANAS
Accredited lab,
GCP & GCLP certified
Common questions

Quick answers

Tap a question to expand.

No referral. Order online or walk in during opening hours. We've been open to the public without referrals since 2001. A GP only enters the picture if a result needs follow-up treatment, and we'll refer you onwards then.
Completely. Results go only to you, by email or WhatsApp, whichever you pick. We do not share with employers, insurers or anyone else without your written consent. Data is protected under POPIA. Anonymous testing is available at branch: no name, no ID required.
Yes. The test is for anyone with a cervix and/or vagina, regardless of gender identity. The sample type is what matters clinically. We use anatomy-based language in intake and results, respect your pronouns, and won't ask intrusive questions about your identity. Onward referrals (if needed) go to clinicians in our trans-friendly network.
PCR picks up most bacterial STIs from 3 to 5 days after exposure. Syphilis takes 3 to 6 weeks. HIV needs 2 to 4 weeks. HPV detection windows vary. If you're unsure when to test, message us on WhatsApp and one of our nurses will advise.
You get a clear, plain-language report. For curable infections (chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis, trichomoniasis, BV) we refer you to a GP in our network for treatment. For manageable conditions (HIV, herpes, HPV) we connect you with specialist support. No judgement, no extra charge for the referral.
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Clinically reviewed by Dr. Samantha Naidoo, MB ChB, FCP (SA), Medical Director, Epicentre Walk-In Labs. Practice #1117394, SANAS-accredited, GCP and GCLP certified. Founded 2001.
Last reviewed: May 2026

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R1,580 Medium · Most popular