Individual Test Costs at Private Clinics
| Test | Sample / Notes | Cost (SGD, private clinic) |
|---|---|---|
| HIV (4th-gen Ag/Ab combo) | Blood draw; results 30–60 min (rapid) or 1–2 days | $60–$120 |
| HIV RNA NAT (early detection) | PCR test; detects at 10–14 days | $150–$300 |
| HIV Self-Test Kit (pharmacy) | Oral swab (OraQuick) or fingerprick (INSTI) | $40–$80 |
| Syphilis (RPR + TPHA) | Blood draw; confirmatory dual testing | $40–$80 |
| Gonorrhoea NAAT | Urine or swab (urethral/rectal/pharyngeal) | $60–$120/site |
| Chlamydia NAAT | Urine or swab | $60–$120/site |
| Hepatitis B (HBsAg + HBsAb + HBcAb) | Blood draw; full Hep B profile | $40–$80 |
| Hepatitis C antibody | Blood draw | $50–$100 |
| Herpes HSV-1/2 (IgG serology) | Blood draw; best if symptomatic | $60–$100 |
| HPV genotyping | Cervical swab | $100–$180 |
| Mycoplasma genitalium NAAT | Urine/swab | $60–$120 |
Comprehensive Panel Packages
| Package | Includes | Cost (SGD) |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Panel | HIV + syphilis + gonorrhoea + chlamydia | $200–$350 |
| Standard Panel | Basic + hepatitis B + hepatitis C | $280–$450 |
| Comprehensive Panel | Standard + HSV + mycoplasma + HPV (women) | $400–$600 |
| MSM-Specific Panel | Comprehensive + rectal/pharyngeal NAAT | $450–$650 |
| Polyclinic (subsidised) | Standard STD screening; less comprehensive | $30–$100 |
Anonymous HIV testing at AFA (Action for AIDS) costs approximately $30–$50. Private clinic HIV testing (4th-gen, results within 30–60 minutes) costs $60–$120. Self-test kits from pharmacies cost $40–$80. The test result at private clinics is confidential between you and the doctor, though a positive confirmed result must be notified to MOH by the clinic.
Yes. Polyclinic STD testing is subsidised for Singapore Citizens and PRs. However, polyclinics may not offer the full comprehensive panel — they typically screen for common STDs and refer to restructured hospitals for complex cases. Private sexual health clinics offer same-day comprehensive panels with rapid turnaround, which is often preferred for convenience and discretion.
STD testing is generally not covered by standard health insurance as it is considered routine preventive care. Some comprehensive health screening packages offered by insurers may include basic STD testing. PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis), if prescribed for HIV prevention, may be partially covered by medical insurance as it is a medical treatment rather than screening.
Rapid tests (HIV, syphilis): 15–30 minutes at point of care. PCR/NAAT (gonorrhoea, chlamydia): 1–3 working days. HIV RNA NAT: 3–5 working days. Hepatitis serology: 1–3 working days. Most private sexual health clinics aim to provide results within 3 working days for a full panel.