The core STI check, done privately
A focused 4-target PCR screen for the most common sexually transmitted infections, from a self-collected swab and urine sample. No blood draw, the simple place to start.
A swab and a urine sample; the swab is vaginal or penile.
How would you like to get started?
Order a home kit
We post the kit to you. Choose a vaginal or penile swab, collect at home and send it back.
Order home kitWhat does the screen cover?
The four most common sexually transmitted infections, by PCR, from a self-collected swab and urine sample. No blood draw needed.
The four core STIs
Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Herpes (Type 2), Trichomoniasis. The four most common STIs to screen for, caused by Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, HSV-2 and Trichomonas vaginalis.
How our sexual health screens compare
How it works
Order your home kit
Order online, choose a vaginal or penile swab, and we post it to you. Or collect one at a branch.
Collect your samples at home
Provide a swab and a urine sample at home following the instructions: a vaginal or penile swab to match your anatomy, plus a urine sample. Private and straightforward.
Send it back
Post it back or drop it at a branch in the prepaid packaging.
Results in 5 to 7 days
A clear, confidential report, with a free certificate you can share with your doctor.
Who is this for?
Most useful as a simple, affordable first STI check.
A first test
You want a clear, affordable starting point.
No blood draw
You prefer a simple swab over a blood test.
After a new partner
A quick check of the most common STIs.
On a budget
You want the essentials at the lowest price.
Privacy
You would rather collect your samples discreetly at home.
Peace of mind
You simply want to know where you stand.
What people say
Friendly and competent staff. Both at reception and the nurse. A much simpler process than going through doctors. Thank you ladies.
The staff at reception as well as the nurses are friendly and professional. I've also always received results timeously. I would give 10 stars if I could.
Highly highly highly recommend. The experience was painless and the practice was inviting and well kept. The report was extremely detailed and informative and I would have this as top of my list for preventive care.
Amazing experience, highly professional staff. Very reasonable prices. Highly recommend.
I cannot recommend Juliette and her team enough, friendly and kind from the get go. Bloods were drawn with minimal discomfort and the labs came back quickly.
Excellent experience at Epicentre. The staff were professional, kind, and took time to explain everything clearly. The facility was clean, booking was easy, and I did not feel rushed.
What this does not do
This screen covers the four most common STIs. Results are read alongside your symptoms, and they are a starting point for a conversation with your doctor.
- It covers four infections; if you want a wider screen, the Medium or Large packages add more.
- Results are best discussed with a clinician who can see the whole picture.
- If you have severe pain, fever or feel very unwell, seek medical care now rather than waiting for results.
- Results are meant to inform a discussion with a registered practitioner.
Quick answers
Three walk-in labs
Durban
Mon to Fri, 08:30 to 16:00
Johannesburg
Mon to Fri, 08:30 to 16:00
Round out the picture
Medically reviewed by Dr Samantha Naidoo, MB ChB, FCP (SA), Medical Director at Epicentre Walk-In Labs. Reviewed 2 June 2026. Epicentre Aids Risk Management (Pty) Ltd provides diagnostic laboratory testing and does not provide diagnoses, treatment or prescriptions to the public; results are intended to inform discussions with a registered healthcare practitioner.
The core STI check, done privately
No doctor's referral, no blood draw, results in 5 to 7 working days. Order a home kit and collect your samples in private, or visit a branch.