Compare the best sexual health & stis tests available in United Kingdom. 156 tests reviewed.
Clinic swab test, pricier than the home kit version
A chlamydia and gonorrhoea test using a vaginal swab taken at a clinic or during a nurse visit, for women or anyone with a vagina who wants the sample collected by a professional rather than at home.
Clinic urine test, £140 pricier than the home kit version
A chlamydia and gonorrhoea test using a urine sample taken at a clinic or during a nurse visit, for anyone wanting a laboratory-standard result without self-testing at home.
Fast rectal swab, £40 more than the standard version
A rectal swab test for chlamydia and gonorrhoea, for anyone who has had receptive anal sex and wants infections at that site checked specifically.
Fast throat swab, pricier than standard and home versions
A throat swab test for chlamydia and gonorrhoea, for anyone who has given oral sex and wants infections at that site checked specifically.
UTI culture test priced close to the category median
This test checks a urine sample under a microscope and by culture for signs of a urinary tract infection. It suits people with symptoms such as a burning sensation when urinating who want to identify what is causing them.
Broad 14-day STI screen, pricier than several rivals
A 12-infection STI screen combining a blood and urine sample, designed to give reliable results from as early as 14 days after a potential exposure using PCR testing. Aimed at people who want broad, early coverage after a recent sexual encounter of concern.
Urine-based herpes test for people with symptoms
A urine-based test for Herpes 1 and 2, suited to people with current symptoms such as sores, itching or pain on urination who want to check which type of herpes is responsible.
Clinic Mycoplasma test, priced at the category median
This clinic-based urine test checks for Mycoplasma genitalium, a bacterial infection of the urinary and reproductive tract. It suits men and women who would rather have a clinician handle sample collection than test at home.
Clinic semen culture priced level with the category median
Semen sample cultured in the lab to check for a bacterial infection in men with symptoms such as pain during sex or urination. Also available as an at-home kit.
Clinic trichomonas test, pricier than the home kit
A clinic-based urine test for Trichomonas, a common sexually transmitted infection that often causes no symptoms. Suits people who would rather have a clinician handle sample collection than test at home.
Clinic ureaplasma test, priced at the category median
A clinic-based urine test for Ureaplasma, a common bacteria linked to a sexually transmitted infection in men and women. Suited to people who prefer a clinician to collect the sample rather than testing at home.
At-home semen culture kit priced below the category median
At-home semen sample kit, posted to the lab to culture for a bacterial infection. Also available as a clinic appointment for men who would rather not collect the sample at home.
