Comprehensive STI Screening Services for Individuals in Pearland, TX

If you’re worried about potential STI exposure, are showing symptoms of an STI, or need an office where you can receive routine testing, the medical professionals at Affinity Urgent Care are here to help. We offer STI screening for individuals in Pearland, Texas, with some tests returning same-day results. Our clinic is open seven days a week during extended hours so you can get the care you need to stay safe and healthy.

STD or STI?

Health care providers prefer the term sexually transmitted infection (STI) when referring to these cases, although there is a slight difference in terminology. STI is an infection resulting from bacteria, parasites, or viruses contracted during sexual contact. However, if an STI progresses and a person begins showing symptoms, it is referred to as a sexually transmitted disease (STD). In medical settings, STI encompasses most cases and avoids the stigma attached to the term “disease.”

Sexual Health Care & STI Screening

STIs affect many sexually active people, with a significant number remaining asymptomatic (they do not show symptoms of the infection). This is why regular STI testing is critical for your health. If you’re sexually active, you should be tested every 3-6 months or once a year with one partner. Our urgent care clinic prioritizes privacy and confidentiality in sexual health care services. We can screen for the following:

• Chlamydia  

• Gonorrhea

• Trichomoniasis  

• Syphilis  

• Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)  

• Genital herpes

Our same-day STI testing services that deliver rapid STI results include:

• Xpert^® Xpress MVP testing for vaginal infections, including vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC), Trichomoniasis (TV), and bacterial vaginosis (BV).

• Xpert^® CT/NG, a PCR test for Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) in both men and women.

• Xpert^® TV, which provides rapid results for Trichomoniasis.

• DPP^® HIV-Syphilis test, an FDA-approved dual test that detects Treponema pallidum (syphilis) and HIV.

Your medical team will provide more information regarding the timeframe for your test results, as it depends on the type of screening we perform.

What To Expect at Your Visit

Your appointment will occur in a private room between you and a health care professional. You can expect:

• An initial consultation. We will ask questions about your medical history, health concerns, symptoms, and sexual lifestyle.

• Sample collection. Depending on the tests needed, this may involve a swab, blood test, or urine sample.

• Results and next steps. After we have your results, we will guide you through the next steps. If you test positive, we’ll create a personalized treatment plan and discuss ways to inform partners if necessary.  

From there, you can either coordinate with your primary care provider or schedule a follow-up appointment at our office.

Supporting Your Health & Wellness

If you’d like to learn more about Affinity Urgent Care and the STI screening services we provide in the Pearland, TX, area, contact us today or simply walk into our office. We strive to make care accessible, so we offer reduced rates to self-pay patients and accept most major health insurance plans, including Medicaid, Medicare, and TRICARE. When you choose our clinic, you can expect discretion and comfort every step of the way.