Speak to an AHPRA-registered Partner Doctor within an hour. If suitable, your STD/STI pathology request is sent straight to your phone.
Connect to an AHPRA-registered Partner Doctor with an hour. If suitable, your STD/STI pathology referral is sent straight to your phone.
With Updoc, you can request a referral for an STI/STD test from wherever you are in Australia, and get tested whenever suits you.
Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Its symptoms are similar to gonorrhoea, so the two are usually tested for together.1 If your result is positive, a Partner Doctor can review it and discuss treatment options.
Hepatitis B and C are viral infections that affect the liver.2, 3 Hepatitis B can spread through sexual contact and other bodily fluids.2 Hepatitis C mainly spreads through blood-to-blood contact, but it can also be passed on through sex.3 Both are diagnosed with a blood test.2, 3
HIV is a virus that affects the immune system.4 Left untreated, it can cause severe immune deficiency. This late stage of infection is called AIDS.5 Early symptoms can feel like the flu, such as fever, rash or sore throat, and usually appear about 2 weeks after infection. Some people have no symptoms at all.4
Syphilis cases in Australia have more than doubled in the past 10 years,6 and in 2025 it was declared a communicable disease incident of national significance.7 About half of people with syphilis have no symptoms or only mild ones. Left untreated, it can lead to serious health problems.6
How often you get tested depends on your age, sexual activity and other risk factors. As a general guide:
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With Updoc you can request an STD test from wherever you are in Australia, and get tested whenever suits you.
Chlamydia & gonorrhea are two of the most common STDs. Once diagnosed, both can be treated with a course of antibiotics prescribed by a Partner Practitioner.
Hepatitis B & Hepatitis C are both infections of the liver. However, only Hepatitis B is considered an STD due to it's mode of transmission. Both can be detected through a blood test.
HIV is a virus affecting the immune system. Left untreated, the body will develop severe immune deficiency - this late stage of the infection is called AIDS.
It is crucial to get tested annually for syphilis as some people can exhibit no symptoms. If syphilis is left untreated it can lead to serious health problems.
How often and when you get an STD test will be largely dependent on your lifestyle. However, it is recommended to get an STD test every 6-12 months.
It is important to get regularly tested even if you are not showing symptoms, as early detection can you help prevent the spread, and ensure effective treatment/management.
Take the guess work out of your sexual health, stay safe and get tested with Updoc.
With Updoc's Online STD/STI Tests, all you need to do is complete an online form and sit back. Your Partner Practitioner will review your request and give you a call. If suitable, you'll get your STD pathology request sent straight to your phone.
From there, you can get tested at any pathology clinic at your convenience. A test can involve a combination of a urine test, swabs, and blood tests.
You'll receive a phone call from your Partner Practitioner with the results, and organise a follow-up consultation if needed.
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