How much does an STI test cost in Sydney?

$39 covers consultation and referral. Pathology tests are bulk-billed with Medicare at Laverty, Douglass Hanly Moir, or SydPath labs in Sydney.

Do I need an appointment at a Sydney pathology lab?

No. Walk in with your SMS referral. Most Laverty, Douglass Hanly Moir, or SydPath locations open Monday to Saturday.

Is STI testing confidential in Sydney?

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

Is online STI testing cheaper than a Sydney 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 Laverty, Douglass Hanly Moir, or SydPath labs.

What if my STI test is positive in Sydney?

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

Is there a free sexual health clinic in Sydney?

The Sydney Sexual Health Centre (SSHC) 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 New South Wales.

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

STI Test Sydney

$39 no additional costs for the tests themselves with Medicare

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

Any pathology lab across Sydney

No appointment needed — walk in

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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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 Sydney — what you need to know

Looking for an STI test in Sydney? Clinic365 offers online STI/STD screening from $39 — order from your phone and walk into any pathology collection centre across Sydney. No GP appointment needed. Your nearest options include labs in the CBD, Surry Hills, Bondi, Newtown, Parramatta, Chatswood, Manly, Liverpool, Penrith, Bankstown, Randwick, and across all Sydney suburbs. Most results are sent by SMS within 24 hours and reviewed by a Specialist GP.

New South Wales records the highest total number of STI notifications in Australia by volume, driven by Sydney's large population. According to NSW Health, chlamydia accounts for over 30,000 notifications per year in the state, with Sydney's inner-city and eastern suburbs consistently recording the highest rates. Gonorrhoea diagnoses have risen sharply in recent years, and infectious syphilis notifications have prompted expanded screening recommendations across NSW.

Sydney pathology providers — you can use your Clinic365 referral at any of the major pathology networks in Sydney. The largest providers include Laverty Pathology (part of Healius, with collection centres across Greater Sydney), Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology (part of Sonic Healthcare, one of the largest in NSW), and SydPath (St Vincent's Hospital network). Most centres accept walk-ins Monday to Friday and Saturday mornings — no appointment needed.

From Bondi to Parramatta, getting tested in Sydney takes less than an hour. You complete a 2-minute online questionnaire, receive a pathology referral by SMS, then walk into any Sydney 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 Sydney.

Sydney also has several sexual health clinics including Sydney Sexual Health Centre (SSHC) at Sydney Hospital, but wait times can be long. An online STI test through Clinic365 skips the queue entirely — order online, walk into any of hundreds of Sydney pathology labs, and get 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 Sydney pharmacy.

Author: Dr Ed Skinner

MBBS, FRACGP · Specialist GP · AHPRA · MED0001674680

Last reviewed: April 2026

Frequently asked questions

Walk into any Laverty, Douglass Hanly Moir, or SydPath collection centre in Surry Hills, Bondi, Chatswood, Parramatta, and the CBD 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 Laverty, Douglass Hanly Moir, or SydPath lab in Sydney.

No. Walk into any Laverty, Douglass Hanly Moir, or SydPath location in Surry Hills, Bondi, Chatswood, Parramatta, and the CBD 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 Sydney 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 Laverty, Douglass Hanly Moir, or SydPath labs.

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

The Sydney Sexual Health Centre (SSHC) 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 New South Wales for all sexually active people — don't rely on symptoms alone.