STI testing
STI testing in Toronto: walk in for a lab requisition
Get tested for chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. See the doctor at 750 Dundas St W, test at a community lab, then review your results with us.
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How STI testing works here
You can get STI (or STD) testing through our Toronto walk-in clinic without a family doctor. It takes three steps:
- See the doctor. Walk in during walk-in hours (Monday and Thursday 9:30 am – 12:00 pm · 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm; Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm; Tuesday and Saturday, with Dr. Grewal 9:00 am – 12:00 pm) or book an appointment. The doctor asks about symptoms and possible exposures and decides which tests to order.
- Go to a community lab. You get a lab requisition and have your samples collected at a community lab. Testing is not done on site at the clinic.
- Review your results. Book a follow-up visit to go over the results with the doctor, including any treatment or next steps.
This page is not medical advice. Which tests are right for you, and when, is a decision made at the visit. For anything life- or limb-threatening, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. Toronto Western Hospital is directly across the street.
Get tested for chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV and more
Common sexually transmitted infections that can be tested for through a lab include chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV. The doctor will choose tests based on your symptoms, your history and when a possible exposure happened. It's worth mentioning any concern, even if you feel well.
Be ready to answer some personal questions. Honest answers help the doctor order the right tests and avoid ones you don't need.
Is STI testing covered by OHIP?
According to the Ontario government, OHIP covers medically necessary lab tests, including those taken in non-hospital settings such as community labs. It also says OHIP does not cover some specialized, non-routine tests. If a test isn't covered, ask the doctor or the lab before it's done.
We accept OHIP, UHIP and GuardMe. No health card? Self-pay applies to the visit. Call (416) 681-0444 for the current fee, or see walk-in care without a health card.
Free testing at Toronto Public Health clinics
Toronto Public Health runs sexual health clinics that offer STI and HIV testing and treatment. The City says you can use them without a referral or a health card (OHIP), and that services are free and confidential for all eligible individuals. Booking is through the central appointment line at 416-338-1234. These clinics don't provide HIV PrEP or PEP.
If you might have been exposed to HIV in the last 72 hours
Act quickly. The Public Health Agency of Canada says HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) should be started as soon as possible after a potential exposure, ideally within 72 hours. It advises contacting a sexual health clinic, a health care provider or a hospital emergency room right away to see if they offer PEP. Toronto Western Hospital's emergency department is across the street.
Pap tests are not done here
We don't offer Pap tests or cervical screening at this clinic. Ontario's cervical screening program generally starts at age 25 for eligible people, and most are screened every five years. The province says the test can be done by a doctor, nurse practitioner or midwife, and that some public health units, sexual health clinics and community health centres also provide it. If you don't have a regular provider, Ontario suggests calling Health811 at 811 or searching "cervical screening test" at ontario.ca/healthservices.
Ongoing care and follow-up
If you'd like one doctor to follow your results and your health over time, Dr. Harris Hashim, MD, CCFP, is accepting new patients. See how to enrol, or read more about our Toronto walk-in clinic. Need a hepatitis vaccine? Call first.
We're at 750 Dundas St W #11, Toronto, ON M6J 3S3 (Bathurst entrance). Book through the online patient portal or call (416) 681-0444.
Common questions
Yes. At 750 Dundas St W, Toronto the doctor can give you a lab requisition for STI testing at a walk-in or booked visit. The samples are collected at a community lab, not at the clinic, and you book a follow-up visit to go over the results.
The Ontario government says OHIP covers medically necessary lab tests, including those taken at community labs, but not some specialized, non-routine tests. Without OHIP, self-pay applies to the visit; call (416) 681-0444 for the current fee. Toronto Public Health sexual health clinics are free and don't require a health card.
Testing is chosen by the doctor based on your situation and may include infections such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV. Tell the doctor about any symptoms and when a possible exposure happened, since timing can affect which tests make sense.
No, Pap tests and cervical screening are not done at this clinic. Ontario says your doctor, nurse practitioner or midwife can do the test, as can some public health units, sexual health clinics and community health centres, and Health811 (call 811) can help you find one.
Don't wait for a routine visit. The Public Health Agency of Canada says post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) should start as soon as possible after a possible exposure, ideally within 72 hours, and to contact a sexual health clinic, health care provider or hospital emergency room right away to see if they offer it.
Sources
Eligibility and funding rules change. The guidance this page draws on is published by:
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