STI Nurse Screening Clinic
In the event of a known HIV exposure, it's important to act quickly. Call the 24/7 Nurse Advice Line at 512-475-6877 (NURS) immediately for an evaluation regarding post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). Remember, PEP is effective only within the initial 72 hours after exposure.
Student Services Building, 1.400
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Monday - Friday
512-471-4955
Services Provided
Meet with a registered nurse who has specialized training in STI screening and sexual health. During your consultation, you'll receive personalized education and, if needed, asymptomatic STI testing and treatment for:
- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- HIV
- HIV – Alere HIV POC Test
- Syphilis
Following CDC recommendations, screening is provided for these four infections because they often exhibit no symptoms, there are high quality and safe tests available, and if found positive, prompt treatment can positively impact both your health and the health of the community.
STI Testing Self Referred Walk-Up
If you're not experiencing symptoms, you can walk up, choose your test(s) and provide a specimen. No provider appointment is required.
Visit Primary Care (SSB 1.400) or the Gynecology Clinic (SSB 3.408), Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Your specimen will be processed by the UHS laboratory, and results will be sent to you electronically through your health portal.
Select from the STI tests listed below:
- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
- HIV
If you are experiencing STI symptoms and need assistance in scheduling an appointment with a UHS provider, please call 512-471-4955 to be seen in Primary Care or 512-475-8242 to be seen in the Gynecology Clinic.
For questions or concerns, it is best to call the 24/7 Nurse Advice Line at 512-475-6877.
Screening Results
After your screening, expect to be notified of results in a timely manner. Negative results are generally relayed via your MyUHS/CMHC portal, while positive results are communicated through a personal phone call and or via secure message. In the case of a positive test, treatment arrangements will be made promptly.
Insurance and Confidentiality
At UHS, we prioritize maintaining your confidentiality regarding your insurance usage, especially when it comes to STI testing. Here are your insurance and billing options.
See a list of off-campus STI testing services.
Sexual Health Resources
The clinic, along with the Longhorn Wellness Center, offers a range of sexual health resources, including a welcoming space for questions and discussion, educational materials and workshops, and free supplies.
Students can also access our library of educational resources to learn about various sexually transmitted infections (STIs). These health topics and patient education materials provide reliable information to help students make informed decisions about their sexual health.
STI Screening Timetable
How long does it take for STI (sexually transmitted infection) tests to become positive, or for symptoms to appear? The time between exposure and a positive test result—or between exposure and the development of symptoms—varies depending on several factors. Many STIs cause no noticeable symptoms at all.
The incubation periods listed in the chart below represent average time frames between exposure to positive screening test or between exposure to symptom(s). Since STIs don’t show up on testing immediately, wait to get tested to ensure more accurate results.
If you have additional questions or concerns, please contact UHS at 512-471-4955 to schedule an appointment.
| STI | Screening Test | Time from exposure until screening test turns positive (approximate, based on range) |
Time between exposure and when symptoms appear |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia | Urine specimen or swab of vagina, rectum, throat | 2-3 weeks | Often no symptoms. 1-3 weeks on average. |
| Genital and anal warts | No screening test, watch for symptoms | 3 weeks to many months. | |
| Gonorrhea | Urine specimen or swab of vagina, rectum, throat | 1-3 weeks | Often no symptoms, especially vaginal infections. Usually within 2-8 days but can be up to 2 weeks. |
| Hepatitis B virus | Blood test, antibody testing method | 3-6 weeks | Often no symptoms. Usually 6 weeks but can be up to 6 months. |
| Hepatitis C virus | Blood test, antibody testing method | 2 -3 months | Often no symptoms. Usually 2-6 weeks, but can be up to 6 months. |
| Herpes - genital | No screening test performed at UHS, watch for symptoms | Sometimes symptoms too mild to notice. 2-12 days, average 4 days. | |
| HIV | Blood test, antigen/antibody testing method | 1 month | Sometimes mild body aches and fever within 1-2 weeks, then can be months to years for other symptoms. |
| HPV – Cervical | Pap smear (starting at 21) and high-risk strain screening (starting at 30) | 3 weeks to a few months | Often no symptoms, but if symptomatic it may take months to years for them to show up. |
| Molluscum contagiosum | No screening test, watch for symptoms | 2 weeks to 6 months. | |
| Pubic lice | No screening test, watch for symptoms | 2 days to 2 weeks. | |
| Syphilis | Blood test | 4-5 weeks | Often symptoms too mild to notice. 10-90 days (average 21 days). |
| Trichomonas | Urine specimen or swab of vagina or urethra | 1 -4 weeks | Often no symptoms. 5-28 days. |
Chart adapted from University of Oregon’s “STI Testing Timetable”.
Data compiled from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.