Where to Get Tested for HIV/STI in Cyprus
Here you can get information on where to get tested for HIV/STIs in Cyprus.
If you have any symptoms or had a possible exposure to HIV/STIs, get tested and seek medical guidance immediately.
Community Testing
Cy Checkpoint
Cyprus-wide
Available Tests: HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C
Method: Rapid antibody/antigen test
Cost: Free
Confidentiality: Anonymous testing
Results: Immediate, usually within 10–20 minutes
Testing window: 3 months
Access: With or without appointment
Where & When:
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Every Tuesday in Nicosia, between 5–8 pm
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Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/u2rj11LZxiqd4XG19
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Pop-up testing around Cyprus. See schedule on social media:
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Instagram: @cy.checkpoint
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CyCheckpoint
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More information:
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Tel. 99 607005
Public Hospitals & Health Centres
Nicosia
Makarios General Hospital
Center for Communicable Diseases
Available Tests: HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C
Method: Laboratory testing
Cost: Free
Confidentiality:
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The test is anonymous.
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You will not be asked for identification.
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Name and phone number are requested to contact you for results.
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Results are not recorded in GESY (national health system).
Results: 5–10 working days
Testing window: 6 weeks
Access: With or without appointment (appointment recommended)
Where & When:
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Weekdays, Monday – Friday, 7– 9:30 am
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Located in a yellow prefab, in the main parking space (left-hand side of the main entrance)
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Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6K8TjqJXkY9Wtzfo7
More information:
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Tel. 22 405 492
Limassol
Linopetra Medical Center
Available Tests: HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C
Method: Laboratory testing
Cost: Free
Confidentiality:
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The test is anonymous.
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You will not be asked for identification.
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Name and phone number are requested to contact you for results.
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Results are not recorded in GESY (national health system).
Results: 5–10 working days
Testing window: 6 weeks
Access: Only with appointments.
Where & When:
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Weekdays, Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 3 pm
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Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Wx13WqrnMtEnNd837
More information:
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Tel. 22 405 492
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Tel. 95 722 559
Larnaca
Larnaca General Hospital
Gregorios Clinic (HIV Reference Clinic)
Available Tests: HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C
Method: Laboratory testing
Cost: Free
Confidentiality:
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The test is anonymous.
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You will not be asked for identification.
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Name and phone number are requested to contact you for results.
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Results are not recorded in GESY (national health system).
Results: 5–10 working days
Testing window: 6 weeks
Access:
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With or without appointment
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Gregorios Clinic is located on the 6th floor of the old building (left wing)
Where & When:
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Weekdays, Monday – Friday, 8 am – 1 pm
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Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/QrstdEYH4ZGnBz5u7
More information:
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Tel. 24 800 466
GESY & Private Labs
Personal and specialist doctors in GESY (General Health System) can refer you for STI testing to private labs operating within the General Health System.
All private labs also offer testing without a referral (outside GESY), but at full cost.
Private Laboratories in GESY
Cyprus-Wide
Available Tests: All
Method: Laboratory testing
Cost: Small/symbolic fee (contribution)
Confidentiality:
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Testing is NOT anonymous.
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Full name, date of birth, and ID number required.
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Results ARE recorded in GESY.
Results: Usually 1–3 working days (depends on test)
Testing window: Depends on test
Access: Referral required from personal/family doctor
More information:
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Check out GESY website HERE.
Private Laboratories outside GESY
Cyprus-Wide
Available Tests: All
Method: Laboratory testing
Cost: Full cost
Confidentiality:
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Testing is NOT anonymous.
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Full name, date of birth, and ID number required.
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Results will NOT be recorded in GESY.
Results: Usually 1–3 working days (depends on test)
Testing window: Depends on test
Access: No referral needed
