- The largest testing panel in Croatia
Testing for sexually transmitted infections
Anonymous testing, self-sampling, and support in choosing the right test are available.
For men, testing is done using a urine and/or blood sample. For women, depending on the type of test, a urine sample, cervical swab, blood sample, or a combination of these samples may be used.
- Anonymous
- Urine sampling option
- Self-sampling
- Option to send kit by mail
Sexual health
What are sexually transmitted diseases?
Sexually transmitted diseases are infections transmitted from one person to another through sexual contact, and the causative agents can be bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. They are not necessarily transmitted exclusively through sexual contact, but also through:
- contact with infected blood and secretions;
- shared use of intimate hygiene items;
- via needles and syringes in intravenous drug users;
- during blood transfusion; from an infected pregnant woman to the child during pregnancy and childbirth.
When we talk about sexually transmitted diseases, we most often think of urogenital infections such as urinary tract infections and bacterial and fungal inflammations. Bacterial prostatitis is also common in men.
Sexually transmitted infections, due to their frequency and potential permanent consequences, represent a significant problem in both sexes, and the causative agents do not always cause symptoms. This is precisely why PCR diagnostics plays an important role in detecting infections and preventing their transmission.
Simple procedure
Sampling - simple and fast, in the privacy of your home
Self-sampling kits, whether vaginal swab or urine, can be picked up at any of our 11 locations. At each location, we also provide blood collection services if a serum sample is required for the test you have selected. After you pick up the sampling kit, you can simply perform the procedure at home or at our facility, at your choice. Once the sample is collected, simply return it to our location.
Poliklinika Analiza, the only one in Croatia, has enabled women the option of self-sampling, which allows them to independently collect a sample for testing for sexually transmitted diseases, such as HPV, without the need to visit a doctor.
Women
- First-catch urine (all except HPV, HBV, HCV, HIV)
- Cervical/vaginal swab required for HPV
- Serum required for HBV, HCV, HIV
Men
- First-catch urine (all tests except HBV, HCV, HIV)
- Serum required for HBV, HCV, HIV
- Men can perform all tests without a swab.
Symptoms
Symptoms to watch for
If you notice any of these symptoms, testing is recommended to identify the possible cause in time and determine the next step.
- Burning during urination
- Frequent and painful urination
- Redness and itching of the genitals
- Increased vaginal discharge
- Mucopurulent or serous discharge from the urethra
- Skin changes at the urethral opening
Anonymous Testing
Poliklinika Analiza offers anonymous testing for sexually transmitted diseases. We understand the sense of sensitivity and privacy that may accompany such tests. We provide patients with a safe and discreet way to check their sexual health without revealing personal information. Your privacy and security are extremely important to us, and we are at your disposal for all your sexual health needs.
laboratory analysis
Reliable diagnostics of sexually transmitted infections
Laboratory tests greatly contribute to the control and prevention of urogenital infections. Although serological tests are still used to detect pathogens, a negative result of such a test does not exclude their presence. Therefore, most turn to PCR testing, which has much higher specificity and sensitivity compared to other laboratory methods.
The most common viruses, bacteria, and parasites that can be detected by molecular tests are:
- HPV (Human Papilloma Viruses)
- HSV (Herpes Simplex Viruses)
- HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
- HCV (Hepatitis C Virus)
- Candida albicans
- Chlamydia trachomatis
- Gardnerella vaginalis
- Mycoplasma hominis
- Mycoplasma genitalium
- Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Treponema pallidum (syphilis)
- Trichomonas vaginalis
- Ureaplasma parvum
- Ureaplasma urealyticum
Not sure if you should get tested?
Start a brief assessment and find out if testing is recommended based on your situation and how urgent it is, in accordance with CDC and BASHH guidelines.
FOR WHOM
Who is testing intended for?
Testing is recommended for people with symptoms, after risky contact, when changing partners, and for anyone who wants to discreetly check their sexual health.
All sexually active individuals
Regardless of gender, age, or sexual orientation, everyone who is sexually active is at risk of sexually transmitted diseases.
People who change sexual partners
If you frequently change sexual partners, testing is recommended to ensure you have not transmitted or received an infection.
People with symptoms or at risk
If you have symptoms of sexually transmitted diseases, such as pain, itching, or discharge, or have been exposed to risk, such as unprotected sexual contact, testing is the recommended next step.
Pregnant women
Testing for sexually transmitted diseases is part of routine prenatal testing to ensure the health of the mother and child during pregnancy and childbirth.
People subject to regular testing
People at increased risk, such as intravenous drug users or people with HIV, should regularly undergo testing for sexually transmitted diseases to detect and treat any infections in a timely manner.
OFFER
Panels and individual tests
Choose a panel according to the breadth of testing and the type of pathogens you want to cover. If you are not sure which test is most suitable for you, contact us and our team will help you choose.
Most comprehensive
STD15 premium panel
Tests: HPV, HSV, HIV, HBV, HCV, Candida albicans, Chlamydia trachomatis, Gardnerella vaginalis, Mycoplasma hominis, Mycoplasma genitalium, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Treponema pallidum, Trichomonas vaginalis, Ureaplasma parvum, Ureaplasma urealyticum
Sample type: For the STD15 panel test, blood must be drawn and one of the following provided:
Women: Vaginal swab (Self-sampling kit available at all our locations)
Men: First-catch first morning urine or if at least two hours have passed since last urination or anogenital swab
STD10 full panel
Tests: HPV, Candida albicans, Chlamydia trachomatis, Gardnerella vaginalis, Mycoplasma hominis, Mycoplasma genitalium, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Trichomonas vaginalis, Ureaplasma parvum, Ureaplasma urealyticum
Sample type:
Women: Vaginal swab (Self-sampling kit available at all our locations)
Men: First-catch first morning urine or if at least two hours have passed since last urination or anogenital swab
STD7 extended panel
Tests: HPV, Chlamydia trachomatis, Mycoplasma hominis, Mycoplasma genitalium, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Trichomonas vaginalis, Ureaplasma urealyticum
Sample type:
Women: Vaginal swab (Self-sampling kit available at all our locations)
Men: First-catch first morning urine or if at least two hours have passed since last urination or anogenital swab
STD4 basic panel
Tests: Chlamydia trachomatis, Mycoplasma hominis, Mycoplasma genitalium, Ureaplasma urealyticum
Sample type:
Women: First-catch first morning urine or if at least two hours have passed since last urination or vaginal swab
Men: First-catch first morning urine or if at least two hours have passed since last urination or anogenital swab
PCR detection of HPV (Human papillomavirus)
Sample type:
Women: Vaginal swab (Self-sampling kit available at all our locations)
Men: First-catch first morning urine or if at least two hours have passed since last urination or anogenital swab
PCR detection of HSV (Herpes simplex virus 1 and 2)
Sample type:
Women: First-catch first morning urine or if at least two hours have passed since last urination or vaginal swab (Self-sampling kit available at all our locations)
Men: First-catch first morning urine or if at least two hours have passed since last urination or anogenital swab
PCR detection of Candida albicans
Sample type:
Women: First-catch first morning urine or if at least two hours have passed since last urination or vaginal swab (Self-sampling kit available at all our locations)
Men: First-catch first morning urine or if at least two hours have passed since last urination or anogenital swab
PCR detection of Chlamydia trachomatis
Sample type:
Women: First-catch first morning urine or if at least two hours have passed since last urination or vaginal swab (Self-sampling kit available at all our locations)
Men: First-catch first morning urine or if at least two hours have passed since last urination or anogenital swab
PCR detection of Gardnerella vaginalis
Sample type:
Women: First-catch first morning urine or if at least two hours have passed since last urination or vaginal swab (Self-sampling kit available at all our locations)
Men: First-catch first morning urine or if at least two hours have passed since last urination or anogenital swab
PCR detection of Mycoplasma genitalium
Sample type:
Women: First-catch first morning urine or if at least two hours have passed since last urination or vaginal swab (Self-sampling kit available at all our locations)
Men: First-catch first morning urine or if at least two hours have passed since last urination or anogenital swab
PCR detection of Mycoplasma hominis
Sample type:
Women: First-catch first morning urine or if at least two hours have passed since last urination or vaginal swab (Self-sampling kit available at all our locations)
Men: First-catch first morning urine or if at least two hours have passed since last urination or anogenital swab
PCR detection of Neisseria gonorrhoeae or gonorrhea
Sample type:
Women: First-catch first morning urine or if at least two hours have passed since last urination or vaginal swab (Self-sampling kit available at all our locations)
Men: First-catch first morning urine or if at least two hours have passed since last urination or anogenital swab
PCR detection of Treponema pallidum
Sample type:
Women: First-catch first morning urine or if at least two hours have passed since last urination or vaginal swab (Self-sampling kit available at all our locations)
Men: First-catch first morning urine or if at least two hours have passed since last urination or anogenital swab
PCR detection of Trichomonas vaginalis
Sample type:
Women: First-catch first morning urine or if at least two hours have passed since last urination or vaginal swab (Self-sampling kit available at all our locations)
Men: First-catch first morning urine or if at least two hours have passed since last urination or anogenital swab
PCR detection of Ureaplasma parvum
Sample type:
Women: First-catch first morning urine or if at least two hours have passed since last urination or vaginal swab (Self-sampling kit available at all our locations)
Men: First-catch first morning urine or if at least two hours have passed since last urination or anogenital swab
PCR detection of Ureaplasma urealyticum
Sample type:
Women: First-catch first morning urine or if at least two hours have passed since last urination or vaginal swab (Self-sampling kit available at all our locations)
Men: First-catch first morning urine or if at least two hours have passed since last urination or anogenital swab
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