How much does an STI test cost in Canberra?

$39 covers consultation and referral. Pathology tests are bulk-billed with Medicare at Capital Pathology or ACT Pathology labs in Canberra.

Do I need an appointment at a Canberra pathology lab?

No. Walk in with your SMS referral. Most Capital Pathology or ACT Pathology locations open Monday to Saturday.

Is STI testing confidential in Canberra?

Yes. Results sent directly by SMS. We do not notify your GP, employer, or insurer.

Is online STI testing cheaper than a Canberra GP?

Typically yes. A GP visit costs $40-$80. Clinic365 covers 5 infections for $39 with a Specialist GP review.

What does a full STI screen test for?

Chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis, HIV, hepatitis B from a single blood test and urine sample at Capital Pathology or ACT Pathology labs.

What if my STI test is positive in Canberra?

A Specialist GP arranges treatment by telehealth ($59). Prescriptions sent to your nearest Canberra pharmacy.

Is there a free sexual health clinic in Canberra?

The Canberra Sexual Health Centre offers free testing but with limited hours. Clinic365 is an immediate alternative.

How long after sex should I wait to get tested?

Chlamydia/gonorrhoea: 2 weeks. Syphilis: 4 weeks. HIV: 2-6 weeks.

Can you have an STI without symptoms?

Yes. 75% of women and 50% of men with chlamydia are symptom-free. Routine screening is recommended in the ACT.

Online STI screen — full 5-infection test from $39

STI Test Canberra

$39 no additional costs for the tests themselves with Medicare

Get your full STI/STD screen in Canberra — chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis from a single pathology visit. Walk into any local pathology lab across Canberra. No appointment, no referral from your GP needed.

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Most results within 24 hours

Specialist GP reviews every referral and result

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Collection Urine sample (chlamydia + gonorrhoea PCR) + blood test (syphilis, HIV, hepatitis) at any pathology clinic. Optional self-collect throat, vaginal, and rectal swabs.

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Order your Canberra STI test online — complete a short 2-minute questionnaire from your phone. Your pathology referral is sent straight to you by SMS. No appointment needed at any Canberra lab.

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Most results within 24 hours by SMS. Occasionally up to 3 days. No results after 3 days? Use our results enquiry form and we will chase them up urgently. Tested positive? Our Specialist GP will contact you to arrange treatment over the phone.

STI testing in Canberra — what you need to know

Looking for an STI test in Canberra? Clinic365 offers online STI/STD screening from $39 — order from your phone and walk into any pathology collection centre across Canberra. No GP appointment needed. Your nearest options include labs in Civic, Belconnen, Woden, Tuggeranong, Gungahlin, Weston Creek, Kingston, Braddon, and surrounding suburbs. Most results are sent by SMS within 24 hours and reviewed by a Specialist GP.

The ACT has one of Australia's highest per-capita STI notification rates relative to its population. ACT Health data shows chlamydia is the most notified infection, with Canberra's university-age population contributing to elevated rates. The Canberra Sexual Health Centre offers free testing but has limited appointment availability.

Canberra pathology providers — you can use your Clinic365 referral at any of the major pathology networks in Canberra. The largest providers include Capital Pathology (part of Healius, the dominant pathology provider in the ACT with collection centres across Canberra) and ACT Pathology (the public pathology service operating from Canberra Hospital and community health centres). Most centres accept walk-ins Monday to Friday and Saturday mornings — no appointment needed.

Canberra's planned layout means every town centre has pathology access, from Belconnen to Tuggeranong. You complete a 2-minute online questionnaire, receive a pathology referral by SMS, then walk into any Canberra collection centre. The visit takes about 10–20 minutes: a blood test for syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis, plus a urine sample for chlamydia and gonorrhoea. Optional self-collect throat, vaginal, and rectal swabs are also available at most labs.

If you are unsure where to go, use the Clinic365 pathology finder to locate your nearest collection centre in Canberra.

Most results are sent directly to you by SMS within 24 hours. If everything is negative, you receive a clear result message. If any test is positive, a Specialist GP contacts you directly to arrange treatment by telehealth — $59, no in-person visit needed. Most STIs are easily treated with a short course of antibiotics prescribed to your nearest Canberra pharmacy.

Author: Dr Ed Skinner

MBBS, FRACGP · Specialist GP · AHPRA · MED0001674680

Last reviewed: April 2026

Frequently asked questions

Walk into any Capital Pathology or ACT Pathology collection centre in Civic, Belconnen, Woden, and Tuggeranong with your Clinic365 SMS referral. No appointment needed. Most labs are open Monday to Saturday.

The Clinic365 online STI screen costs $39, which covers the consultation and referral. If you have a Medicare card, pathology tests are bulk-billed at no additional cost at any Capital Pathology or ACT Pathology lab in Canberra.

No. Walk into any Capital Pathology or ACT Pathology location in Civic, Belconnen, Woden, and Tuggeranong with your SMS referral. No booking needed at most locations.

Yes. Results go directly to you by SMS. We do not notify your GP, employer, or insurer. At the pathology lab, STI tests are processed like any other blood test — staff don't know which tests are ordered.

Typically yes. A GP visit in Canberra costs $40–$80 and may not include all five infections. The $39 Clinic365 screen covers chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis — reviewed by a Specialist GP.

Chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis, HIV, hepatitis B — from a single blood test and urine sample. Optional self-collect throat, vaginal, and rectal swabs are also available at Capital Pathology or ACT Pathology labs.

A Specialist GP contacts you directly to arrange treatment by telehealth ($59). Prescriptions are sent to your nearest Canberra pharmacy. Most STIs are treated with a short course of antibiotics.

The Canberra Sexual Health Centre offers free testing but often has limited hours and wait times. Clinic365 is an immediate alternative — order online, walk into any lab, most results within 24 hours.

Chlamydia and gonorrhoea: 2 weeks. Syphilis: 4 weeks. HIV: 2–6 weeks. Testing too early may give a false negative — your Specialist GP can advise on retesting.

Yes. Around 75% of women and 50% of men with chlamydia have no symptoms. Routine screening is recommended in the ACT for all sexually active people — don't rely on symptoms alone.