17th Street Testing and Treatment Clinic (STI Clinic)

The STI Clinic encourages all patients to bring their current contact information. You will be asked to complete a registration form, client assessment questionnaire, and a check-in slip for walk-in patients. If you would like to complete the registration form and client assessment questionnaire in advance, please complete and print out and bring with you.

Patient Registration Form

• Patient Registration Form - English
• Patient Registration Form - Spanish
• Patient Registration Form - Vietnamese


Client Assessment Questionnaire

• Client Assessment Questionnaire - English
• Client Assessment Questionnaire - Spanish
   

There's not a single test for all STIs - each STI has its own test. Our healthcare providers determine which tests you need based on your sex history and or needle sharing practices. Clear and honest communication with your provider is encouraged for proper testing. STI testing may include:

• A urine test - you just pee into a cup.
• A blood test - a nurse takes blood from your arm or does a quick finger stick.
• A physical exam - a healthcare provider looks at your skin, throat, rectal, and genital area to check for warts, sores, rashes, irritation, or discharge. Each exam may be different, and you may be asked to undress for the physical exam.
• Testing your sores – based on your conversation with your health care provider, they may take a sample of fluid from any sores or blisters you have with a swab. They may use a swab to gently take discharge or cell samples from your penis, vagina, urethra, cervix, anus, mouth or throat. For some patients who are not experiencing symptoms of STI or contact to a partner with a STI, you may be eligible for a Quick Check appointment, where you collect your own swabs.

You can get tested for most STIs whether you have any symptoms or not. Some STIs look and act alike, so you might be tested for a few different infections. Our healthcare providers may be able to tell right away if you have an STI, but most tests take seven (7) days to come back from a lab.
 

No, we limit examination space to the patient and the provider and or nurse. This ensures patients have a safe and confidential visit. 

Here is more information on where patients can find STI and HIV resources in Orange County. - English | Spanish
 

HIV Results

• When it comes to HIV results, no news is good news. When checking in to the clinic, make sure we have a good phone number and address in case we need to contact you about your results.
• Calls for HIV results may come from multiple staff within our clinic, including medical assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, doctors, and public health investigators.
• If we need to contact you about HIV results, expect a call within three (3) to seven (7) days after your visit.


STI Results

• When it comes to STI results, no news is good news. When checking in to the clinic, make sure we have a good phone number and address in case we need to contact you about your results.
• STI results will be available by phone seven (7) days to 45 days after your visit.


Viewing STI Results Online:

• For your convenience, you can now see your STI test results online (HIV test results are not available online). You can see your STI results seven (7) days to 45 days after your visit.
• If your login information was lost staff are unable to give you your log in information, you will need to call to get your results.
• If you had an HIV test result, you would need to call the clinic to get your results. In some situations, you may be asked to return in person for your results.
• The online STI results system will not show results prior to seven (7) days; if you log in earlier, you will get an error message.
• You can see your results up to 45 days after your visit.
• We will call you if any of your STI test results come back abnormal - no news is good news.


View your STI Results
Tips and Frequently Asked Questions for Online STI results

You can submit an Authorization to Disclose Protected Information to Custodian of Records for a copy of your results and or medical record. Custodian of Records. 

You can submit an Authorization to Disclose Protected Information to Custodian of Records for a copy of your results and or medical record. Custodian of Records. 

The clinic offers pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) education and referrals for HIV negative persons who men who have sex with men, transgender women, bisexual, those who share drug equipment or any other person interested in preventing HIV infection. PrEP medical services are available for uninsured persons; however, if you have insurance, our staff can help you find a provider with your insurance carrier. 

PEP, or post-exposure prophylaxis, is a combination of medications that an HIV-negative person takes for 28 days AFTER a possible exposure to HIV. PEP is more effective the sooner it’s started and must be started within 72 hours of the exposure.


• PEP Providers in Orange County - English | Spanish 

Doxy PEP is very effective way of preventing STDs. Your health provider can prescribe an antibiotic called doxycycline for you to take soon after you have sex. It decreases your chances of catching gonorrhea, chlamydia and syphilis from your sex partner by 50-80%. Talk to your medical provider if you’re interested in trying doxyPEP. 

Our HIV Partner Services (PS) is a free, voluntary, and confidential (anonymous) service that can help let an individual's sex and/or needle sharing partner(s) know they have been exposed to HIV/AIDS.  

PS can be done three (3) ways:  

1.  The Health Department can notify your partner(s) for you anonymously; or
2. You can get coaching to tell your partner(s) yourself; or
3. You can have a trained counselor present to support you while you have the conversation with your partner(s).


For more information or help with HIV Partner Services, call (714) 834-7748.
 

Sharps is a medical term for devices with sharp points or edges that can puncture or cut skin. Examples of sharps include:

• Needles – hollow needles used to inject drugs (medication) under the skin
• Syringes – devices used to inject medication into or withdraw fluid from the body
• Lancets, also called “fingerstick” devices – instruments with a short, two-edged blade used to get drops of blood for testing. Lancets are commonly used in the treatment of diabetes.
• Auto Injectors, including epinephrine and insulin pens – syringes pre-filled with fluid medication designed to be self-injected into the body

If you are accidently stuck or shared a needle with another person's used needle or other sharps:

1. Wash the exposed area right away with water and soap or use a skin disinfectant (antiseptic) such as rubbing alcohol or hand sanitizer.
2. Seek immediate medical attention by calling your physician or local hospital.

Follow these same instructions if you get blood or other bodily fluids in your eyes, nose, mouth, or on your skin.

For more information on Safely Using Sharps, click here.