Compare the best sexual health & stis tests available in United Kingdom. 156 tests reviewed.
Symptomatic herpes swab test with a cheaper home-kit option
A swab test for Herpes 1 and 2 taken from an affected area, suited to people with current symptoms such as sores or blisters who want to check which type of herpes is responsible.
Home four-infection kit, cheaper than the clinic version
An at-home finger-prick and urine test for four infections, HIV, syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhoea, posted to the lab rather than collected in clinic.
Nurse-collected early HIV, Hep B and Hep C screen
A three-marker blood screen for HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C, using a nurse-collected kit rather than a clinic appointment, designed to give results from as early as 10 days after a potential exposure. Aimed at people who prefer a nurse visit to attending a clinic.
Low-cost home urine test for ureaplasma
An at-home urine test for Ureaplasma, a common bacteria that can cause an STI in men and women. Suited to people who want a private, low-cost way to check their status via post.
Clinic version costs £96 more than the home kit
A clinic-based test for three common sexually transmitted infections: chlamydia, gonorrhoea and syphilis, using a blood and urine sample taken by a clinician.
Broadest STI screen here, but priciest by some margin
This combined blood and urine test screens for seven sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis and hepatitis B. It suits people wanting broad STI coverage in a single visit.
Eight-infection urine STI screen, no blood or swab needed
Screens for eight STIs and related infections from a single urine sample, avoiding the need for a blood draw or swab. Suits people who want broad STI coverage but would rather not give blood, or who have genital discomfort or itching.
Home-kit version of the clinic UTI test, cheaper option
This at-home kit lets you collect a urine sample yourself for laboratory culture and microscopy, checking for a urinary tract infection. It suits people with UTI-type symptoms who would rather not attend a clinic.
Home Gardnerella test, cheaper than the clinic version
A home urine test checking for Gardnerella vaginalis, suited to men or women who want to check for the infection without a clinic appointment.
Cheapest way here to test for trichomonas
An at-home urine test for Trichomonas, a common STI that can occur in men and women with or without symptoms. Suited to anyone who wants to check their status from about 14 days after a possible exposure.
Cheapest Mycoplasma option, at-home urine kit
This at-home urine test checks for Mycoplasma genitalium, a bacterial infection of the urinary and reproductive tract, without needing a clinic visit. It suits men and women who want a discreet, lower-cost way to test.
Oral STI swab, plus a £45 Better2Know home kit
A throat swab test for chlamydia and gonorrhoea, for anyone who has given oral sex and wants to check for infection in the mouth or throat.
