determine risk with sexual history

MSM: 3 monthly screen

ATSI: <35 not in stable long term monogamous relationship, pregnant. consider trichomonas and donovanosis testing in some areas

Pregnant: first antenatal visit

Sex workers: same STI rates as pop. regular screening recommended.

screen anyone who:

• request STI testing.
• are at increased risk of STI: new sexual partner, living or travelling to areas of higher prevalence in Australia or in other countries.
• have a known exposure to any STI or history of an STI within the past 12 months.
• are a partner of special subpopulation (listed above) or any of above

Blood test:

• HIV: Ag/Ab test - Repeat if recent exposure (6-week window period if Ag/Ab test).
• Syphilis serology - If recent exposure, repeat at 12 weeks
• Hep B - establish stats and immunise if not documented

Urethral first pass urine (FPU)/ Self-collected vaginal swab: