Vancouver – Provincial STI Clinic – BC Centre for Disease Control

Holiday Hours and Closures:

*We are closed on all statutory holidays.

Appointments

To book an appointment, please call 604-707-5600.

A limited number of drop-in appointments are available from Monday to Friday (Saturdays are by appointment only). We will do our best to accommodate drop-ins, but are not able to guarantee availability. Appointments are recommended.

STI Express Testing

Express Testing is a convenient and fast way to get routine STI/HIV tests. This service is available for chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis and Hepatitis C. When you arrive:

• You will fill out a short questionnaire at the clinic to determine which tests will be offered.
• A medical lab assistant will provide testing kits and instructions on how to self-collect swabs from the throat, rectum, and/or vagina (internal genitals).
• You will not be seeing a nurse during this appointment.

If any of the following applies to you, then express testing is NOT for you and we recommend calling the clinic to book an appointment with a nurse:

• Experiencing symptoms of an STI.
• You have been told by a partner or public health nurse that you are a contact to an STI and you require testing and treatment.
• You have had a recent condomless encounter and are wanting to access HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis or emergency contraception.
• You are not comfortable with self-collection of swabs from the throat, rectum and/or vagina (internal genitals).
• You would like to speak to a nurse for any other reason.

Express testing is drop-in only from Tuesday to Friday and by appointment only on Saturdays.  Please be aware that drop-in capacity may be reached before closing time depending on demand.  Starting February 3, 2025 we are piloting the use of Jane App for booking Saturday appointments so please book through this link: Book Online | BC Centre for Disease Control Provincial STI Clinic.  If you are unable to use Jane App you can call us during business hours to book an appointment.

STI Express Testing Hours

Please note that testing is not available between 12:30pm – 1:30pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and between 3:00pm – 4:00pm on Wednesdays.

• Tuesday 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Wednesday 12:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
• Thursday 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Saturday 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. by appointment only on Saturdays. Please arrive 5 minutes early to complete the questionnaire. Appointments are every 20 minutes so if you arrive late we may need to reschedule your appointment.

COVID-19 Safety Protocol

A medical mask is optional and can be provided to you for your visit. If you develop symptoms that could be related to Covid-19, influenza or a cold prior to your appointment please call to reschedule.