Our STI Screening Package Explained
What are the tests in the STI Screening Package?
Even if you feel healthy, it’s important to get these tests done at least once a year. Experts have designed this package to get you the best tests you need to stay healthy.
Please note that our packages are just a guide, you can pick any of these tests, add extra tests or take out any test. Choose what suits your needs!
Full package: R1 116
This test screens for syphilis. An RPR test simply requires a blood sample. Little to no preparation is needed.
Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). It is a bacterial infection spread through vaginal, oral, or anal sex with someone who has the infection.
A chlamydia test looks for the chlamydia bacteria in a sample of fluid from your body.
The enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), also known as an enzyme immunoassay (EIA), is used to detect HIV antibodies and antigens in the blood. This is the most common HIV tests use blood to detect HIV infection. The enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) tests a patient’s blood sample for antibodies.
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg)
This test looks for hepatitis B surface antigens in your blood. The test is used to find out whether you have a recent or long-standing infection from the (HBV). HBV has proteins called antigens on its surface that cause your immune system to make antibodies. Hepatitis B surface antigens can be found in your blood within several weeks after the infection starts. They are one of the earliest signs of a hepatitis B infection.
A herpes IgM (immunoglobulin M) test is a blood test that can detect early herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection. HSV is a contagious condition that causes sores around the mouth or genitals. A herpes IgM test can detect early HSV infection by looking for IgM antibodies. Your body produces IgM and IgG antibodies after HSV infection. The IgM test can detect HSV earlier than the IgG test.
Additional tests
This test looks for candidiasis, Trichomonas vaginalis, and bacterial infections (including gonorrhoea).
R600
An HPV test is a test that can detect an active HPV infection. This easy and painless test detects the presence of HPV, the virus that causes cervical cancer, in your system. Certain types of HPV — including types 16 and 18 — increase your cervical cancer risk. Please note that this test looks for the HPV virus and not cancer in your body.
R863
After chlamydia, Gonorrhoea is the second most common bacterial STI in both men and women (Wilson, & Wilson, 2019).
R403
Trichomoniasis or Trich is a common infection that can spread through sexual contact. It’s caused by tiny parasitic protozoans. These parasites usually affect the private parts. In women, this means the cervix, bladder, and urethra in women, and in men, the urethra or the tube where urine comes out.
Trichomonas vaginalis is the most common curable sexually transmitted infection both in South Africa and internationally (Mabaso & Abbai, 2021). But South Africa and other sub-Saharan countries has the highest amount of new infections in the world (Mabaso & Abbai, 2021).
R403
Book with Epicentre
For 20 years Epicentre has been studying wellness in South Africa. We are a company founded on a vision, ending disease in South Africa! So we believe in making an IMPACT.
We are an independent organization that is committed to creating a positive impact on health & wellness for all in South Africa. We want to close the gap between unscreened, undiagnosed, and uncontrolled HIV & COVID-19 infections as well as other chronic diseases for all South Africans.
By booking your tests with Epicentre, you are supporting a real local company that has worked for 20 years in all 9 provinces, from Pollsmoor prison to Constantia; & you’re getting a gold standard service that experts trust!
