STD CLINIC SINGAPORE™

STDs (Sexually Transmitted Diseases) are diseases which are transmitted mainly but not exclusively by sexual means.

STD symptoms may appear on the external genitalia as growths, painful urination, discharge, ulcers, rash, blisters, etc. Or may have no symptoms at all, as in HIV.

The main cause of STDs is sexual promiscuity, also known as "casual sex" or "sleeping around".

In order to investigate STDs comprehensively, samples would have to be taken and sent for testing.

STD testing would include blood sampling. In addition, for a male, urine samples are obtained. For the female, high vaginal swabs are taken.

Blood results would take 2-3 days to return. Urine and swab sample testing would take about a week to return. This is because the samples are sent for bacterial culture and PCR testing.

It takes up to a week for the bacterial cultures to grow. And the PCR testing would also take up to a week, as the DNA fragments from the dead bacteria would have to undergo a few incubation cycles to amplify the genetic sequences for detection.

We put our best foot forward when providing you our STD Clinic facilities. They include screening & diagnosis, testing & check, treatment & prevention services. Which are all done in a private and confidential setting.

Shim Clinic
168 Bedok South Avenue 3 #01-473
Singapore 460168
Tel: 6446 7446
Fax: 6449 7446
Web: STD Clinic in Singapore