How much does an STI test cost in Gold Coast?

$39 covers consultation and referral. Pathology tests are bulk-billed with Medicare at QML or Sullivan Nicolaides labs in Gold Coast.

Do I need an appointment at a Gold Coast pathology lab?

No. Walk in with your SMS referral. Most QML or Sullivan Nicolaides locations open Monday to Saturday.

Is STI testing confidential in Gold Coast?

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

Is online STI testing cheaper than a Gold Coast GP?

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

What if my STI test is positive in Gold Coast?

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

Is there a free sexual health clinic in Gold Coast?

The Gold Coast Sexual Health Clinic 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 Queensland.

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Q: What does a full STI screen test for?

Chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis, HIV, hepatitis B from a single blood test and urine sample at QML or Sullivan Nicolaides labs.

$39 no additional costs for the tests themselves with Medicare

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

Any pathology lab across Gold Coast

No appointment needed — walk in

Most results within 24 hours

Specialist GP reviews every referral and result

Completely confidential

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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You will receive a pathology referral by SMS. Take it to any pathology clinic.

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Order your Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast lab.

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Walk into any pathology lab across Gold Coast or South East Queensland. Blood test, urine sample, and optional self-collect swabs. No appointment needed.

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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 Gold Coast — what you need to know

Looking for an STI test in Gold Coast? Clinic365 offers online STI/STD screening from $39 — order from your phone and walk into any pathology collection centre across Gold Coast. No GP appointment needed. Your nearest options include labs in Southport, Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Robina, Burleigh Heads, Palm Beach, Coolangatta, Nerang, Helensvale, and Coomera. Most results are sent by SMS within 24 hours and reviewed by a Specialist GP.

The Gold Coast is one of Queensland's highest STI notification areas, particularly during Schoolies week and peak tourist seasons. Queensland Health data shows the Gold Coast Health region consistently records elevated chlamydia and gonorrhoea rates compared to the state average, with young adults aged 15–29 accounting for the majority of diagnoses.

Gold Coast pathology providers — you can use your Clinic365 referral at any of the major pathology networks in Gold Coast. The largest providers include QML Pathology (part of Healius, with multiple collection centres from Southport to Coolangatta), Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology (part of Sonic Healthcare, with centres across the Gold Coast), and Gold Coast University Hospital pathology. Most centres accept walk-ins Monday to Friday and Saturday mornings — no appointment needed.

Whether you are a local or visiting for Schoolies or a holiday, getting tested on the Gold Coast is quick and discreet. You complete a 2-minute online questionnaire, receive a pathology referral by SMS, then walk into any Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast.

The Gold Coast Sexual Health Clinic at Southport offers free testing but operates limited hours with long wait times. Clinic365 offers an alternative — order your test online, walk into any Gold Coast pathology lab at a time that suits you, and receive results by SMS.

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 Gold Coast pharmacy.

Author: Dr Ed Skinner

MBBS, FRACGP · Specialist GP · AHPRA · MED0001674680

Last reviewed: April 2026

Frequently asked questions

Walk into any QML or Sullivan Nicolaides collection centre in Southport, Surfers Paradise, Robina, and Broadbeach 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 QML or Sullivan Nicolaides lab in Gold Coast.

No. Walk into any QML or Sullivan Nicolaides location in Southport, Surfers Paradise, Robina, and Broadbeach 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 Gold Coast 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 QML or Sullivan Nicolaides labs.

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

The Gold Coast Sexual Health Clinic 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 Queensland for all sexually active people — don't rely on symptoms alone.