Rotterdam

Would you like to get tested for an STI in Rotterdam? At GGD Rotterdam-Rijnmond, located at Zalmstraat 7 in Rotterdam, you may be eligible for a free STI test under certain conditions. This service is primarily intended for people belonging to specific risk groups or those with an increased risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Not everyone automatically qualifies for free testing. Would you prefer to get clarity about your sexual health quickly, without depending on the GGD’s eligibility requirements or waiting times? An anonymous at-home STI test from Labtest.nl offers a convenient and discreet alternative.

GGD Rotterdam-Rijnmond at Zalmstraat 7

The Sexual Health Centre of GGD Rotterdam-Rijnmond is located at Zalmstraat 7, 3016 DS Rotterdam. The location is situated near the Erasmus Bridge and is easily accessible by public transport via Leuvehaven metro station. The GGD has been based at this address since October 2024. To get tested for an STI at GGD Rotterdam-Rijnmond, you must schedule an appointment in advance. The GGD will assess whether you qualify for free STI testing. Prefer not to travel to Zalmstraat, or would you rather decide for yourself when to get tested? You can also choose an at-home STI test from Labtest.nl.

Free STI testing at GGD Rotterdam-Rijnmond

At GGD Rotterdam-Rijnmond, you can get tested for STIs free of charge if you belong to one of the eligible groups. Factors such as your age, possible symptoms, sexual contacts, and other circumstances that increase your risk of an STI are taken into account. Not everyone automatically qualifies for a free STI test. The GGD will assess whether you meet the eligibility requirements beforehand. Depending on your situation, you may be able to schedule an appointment for STI testing with a nurse or perform a self-test at the GGD location.

Waiting times at GGD Rotterdam

The number of available STI testing appointments at GGD Rotterdam-Rijnmond is limited. As a result, you may not always be able to get tested immediately. Especially if you have no symptoms, appointment availability may affect how quickly you can get tested. Don’t want to wait for an appointment, or don’t belong to an eligible group? An at-home STI test offers a convenient alternative. Order before 5:00 PM, and your test kit will be shipped free of charge the same day.

GGD Rotterdam or Labtest.nl?

At GGD Rotterdam-Rijnmond, you need an appointment and must meet the eligibility requirements for free STI testing. With Labtest.nl, you can order an STI test directly online, without an appointment or prior eligibility assessment. You collect the required sample yourself at home and return it free of charge to our certified laboratory using the included return envelope. This allows you to get tested for STIs 100% anonymously and discreetly, without visiting the GGD in Rotterdam.

If you have symptoms or need personalised medical advice, please contact your GP or the GGD.

Who qualifies for a free STI test?

GGD Rotterdam-Rijnmond offers free STI testing to specific groups. You may qualify if:

• Young people: You are under 25 years old.
• STI symptoms: You have symptoms that may indicate an STI.
• Partner notification: A current or former sexual partner has informed you that you may have been exposed to an STI.
• Increased risk: You are a man who has sex with men, a sex worker, or someone with an increased risk of STIs.
• Background: You or your partner come from a country where STIs are relatively common.
• Sexual violence: You have experienced sexual violence.

Based on your personal circumstances, the GGD will determine whether you qualify for a free STI test. Even if you belong to an eligible group, an appointment may not always be available immediately. Want to get tested without an appointment or waiting list? At Labtest.nl, you can easily order an STI test online. Get tested 100% anonymously from the comfort of your own home, at a time that suits you.