Frequently asked questions Which infections can I be tested for? Most people are primarily at risk of sexual infection. A test for hepatitis C is optional and especially recommended if you have ever had previous experience with intravenous drug use e. An HCV test can also be useful if you have ever been tattooed under questionable hygienic conditions e.
You can come to us with or without an appointment. Without an appointment, you have maximum flexibility. However, you may have to wait a few minutes if we are busy at the moment. If you need planning security and want to minimise your waiting time, you can use our online appointment booking further down on this page.
Please, only make an appointment if you are really sure that you will be able to keep it! What is the waiting period? However, whether this is useful, meaningful and reliable depends on the occasion and the time that has passed since then. If you want to get tested after a concrete risk situation , this or the last of this situations must have occurred at least 12 weeks ago or 3 months on the day of the test. With the test result you will receive reliable information about your blood status 3 months ago and before.
For example: Partner test at the beginning of a new relationship or First-time test out of interest or Annual routine test Partner test: Do we need two appointments? Please use our online booking tool and select one of the last appointments if possible at Assure to fill the word "Paartest" in the Notes field , otherwise a joint test cannot be guaranteed. This is advisable, for example, if there is previous experience with chemsex sexualised, often intravenous substance use or fisting inserting a fist into the anus in addition to the usual sexual risks.
Do I have to be sober for the appointment? You can and should eat and drink as usual before your appointment. We recommend drinking a glass of water before your appointment, as this makes it easier to take the blood sample.
