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Table 1 New STBBI testing programs developed during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario

From: Disruptions of sexually transmitted and blood borne infections testing services during the COVID-19 pandemic: accounts of service providers in Ontario, Canada

Quick Clinic Model

Virtual Clinic Model

Requisition is pre-filled; clients visit any participating location to pick-up a requisition and self-collect samples on-site

Requisition is filled over the phone and sent to a local lab in Ontario; clients visit the lab of choice for testing

Reserved for asymptomatic clients; clients with symptoms or exposure are referred to in-person services

Reserved for low-risk clients; clients with exposure or other risks are referred to in-person services

Only chlamydia and gonorrhea testing are available; blood-based testing is not available

All types of testing are available, including blood-based testing for STI and HIV