Tests we offer:
All of our tests are funded for LGBTQIA+ people and men who have sex with men living in Greater Manchester, aged 18+.
Please note: testing at our hub is currently by appointment only.
If you are not living with HIV and have had unprotected sex in the last 72 hours, you might benefit from PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis). PEP is an emergency course of medication which can help stop you getting HIV after a potential exposure. You can get PEP from your nearest sexual health clinic, or from an A&E department. To read more visit our PEP page.
Home Testing Kit
A Home Testing Kit will be sent out to you after one of the team has given you a quick phone call/ZOOM to discuss how to use the testing kit and answer any sexual health questions. This will take place at the day/time you book when using our Smoothbook booking system at the bottom of this page.
When you receive your Home Testing Kit, you will complete all of the samples at home and then you can post the kit using a pre-paid envelope that we'll send to you.
What will this test for and how will it happen?
Chlamydia: If you have a penis (external genitals), you will take a urine sample, if you have a vagina or front hole (internal genitals), you will take a swab
Gonorrhoea: If you have a penis (external genitals), you will take a urine sample, if you a vagina or front hole (internal genitals), you will take a swab
Hepatitis B&C: Finger prick blood test
HIV: Finger prick blood test
Syphilis: Finger prick blood test
What is the window period?
A window period is the length of time it will take for the test to pick up an STI/HIV
Gonorrhoea (14 days)
Hepatitis B&C (90 days)
HIV (45 days)
Syphilis (90 days)
How do I book a Home Testing Kit and phone consultation?
You will find our Smoothbook Booking System below, where you can book a Home Testing Kit and phone consultation slot. For more information, please email [email protected]
In-person Full Sexual Health Screening
This will take place at our hub: LGBT Foundation, Fairbairn House (2nd Floor), 72 Sackville Street, Manchester, M1 3NJ
Please arrive 10 minutes before your appointment to register.
Please note: testing at our hub is currently by appointment only.
What will this test for and how will it happen?
Chlamydia: If you have a penis (external genitals), you will take a urine sample, if you a vagina or front hole (internal genitals), you will take a swab. This will be done by yourself using our toilet facilities.
Gonorrhoea: If you have a penis (external genitals), you will take a urine sample, if you a vagina or front hole (internal genitals), you will take a swab. This will be done by yourself using our toilet facilities.
Hepatitis B&C: Finger prick blood test. This will be done by one of the Sexual Health Team
HIV: Finger prick blood test.
Syphilis: Finger prick blood test. This will be done by one of the Sexual Health Team.
What is the window period?
A window period is the length of time it will take for the test to pick up an STI/HIV
Gonorrhoea (14 days)
Hepatitis B&C (90 days)
HIV (45 days)
Syphilis (90 days)
How do I book and In-person Full Sexual Health Screening?
You will find our Smoothbook Booking System at the bottom of this page. For more information, please email [email protected]
In-person Rapid HIV Test
This will take place at our hub: LGBT Foundation, Fairbairn House (2nd Floor), 72 Sackville Street, Manchester, M1 3NJ
Please arrive 10 minutes before your appointment to register.
Please note: testing at our hub is currently by appointment only.
What will this test for and how will it happen?
HIV: Finger prick blood test. You will get the result of this test instantly.
What is the window period?
A window period is the length of time it will take for the test to pick up an STI/HIV
Rapid HIV INSTI Test (90 days)
How do I book and In-person Full Sexual Health Screening?
You will find our Smoothbook Booking System at the bottom of this page. For more information, please email [email protected]
Is this service right for me?
We offer tests to LGBT people and men who have sex with men. You must be 18+ and live in Greater Manchester.
If you are under 18, or you have symptoms of an STI or HIV, you will need to visit a sexual health clinic (GUM). During the coronavirus pandemic, you should contact them by phone and only attend in person if asked to do so by their staff. You can find your nearest sexual health clinic on the NHS website.
If you have had unprotected sex in the last 72 hours, you might benefit from PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis). PEP is an emergency course of medication which can help stop you getting HIV after a potential exposure. You can get PEP from your nearest sexual health clinic, or from an A&E department. To read more visit our PEP page.
If you have experienced sexual violence within 72 hours and may want to report (now or in future), please contact the Sexual Assault Referral Centre on 0161 276 6515 who can facilitate a forensic examination.
