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7 providers compared United Kingdom Sexual health & STIs

Ranked: best Syphilis tests

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Top pick
Medichecks

Syphilis (IgG and IgM Antibodies) Blood Test

Cheapest syphilis antibody test in its comparison group

A single-marker blood test checking for IgG and IgM antibodies to syphilis, used to indicate a current or past infection. Suited to anyone without symptoms who wants a private check, alongside a sexual health clinic visit if symptoms are present.

  • At-home test
  • Doctor reviewed
  • 1 biomarkers
  • Results in 3 days
8.4 / 10
£59.00 10% off via us
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Better2Know

Syphilis Test

Clinic syphilis test priced at the group median

A clinic-based blood test that checks for Syphilis antibodies, for men and women who prefer a professional blood draw over a home finger-prick kit.

  • 1 biomarkers
  • Results in 1 day
7.3 / 10
£145.00
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Better2Know

TPPA test for Syphilis

Confirmatory syphilis test at a mid-range price

A confirmatory blood test for syphilis, usually done after a positive screening result to help work out whether the infection is current or from the past. Suited to people who need to clarify an earlier syphilis test result.

  • 1 biomarkers
  • Results in 2 days
6.5 / 10
£130.00
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Better2Know

VDRL Syphilis test

Middle-of-the-range syphilis test in Better2Know's lineup

This blood test checks for syphilis using the VDRL method, which looks for antibodies your immune system produces in response to the infection. It suits people who want a laboratory blood test via a clinic or nurse visit.

  • 1 biomarkers
  • Results in 2 days
6.3 / 10
£175.00
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Better2Know

Instant Syphilis Test

Fast finger-prick result, priced above most alternatives

A rapid finger-prick test for syphilis antibodies, taken and read at a Better2Know clinic. Suited to anyone who wants a result during the same visit rather than waiting for lab-based results.

  • 1 biomarkers
  • Results in 0 days
6.2 / 10
£185.00
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Side-by-side comparison

Compare syphilis test tests feature by feature across all providers.

Feature Medichecks Syphilis (IgG and IgM Antibodies) Blood Test Better2Know Syphilis Home Test Kit Better2Know Syphilis Test Better2Know TPPA test for Syphilis Better2Know VDRL Syphilis test Better2Know Instant Syphilis Test Better2Know Syphilis Swab of Chancre
Compare Health Test score 84.0 /10 Cheapest syphilis antibody test in its comparison group 76.3 /10 Cheapest of Better2Know's syphilis tests 73.0 /10 Clinic syphilis test priced at the group median 65.4 /10 Confirmatory syphilis test at a mid-range price 62.7 /10 Middle-of-the-range syphilis test in Better2Know's lineup 61.7 /10 Fast finger-prick result, priced above most alternatives 53.5 /10 Priciest syphilis test here, for chancre swabs only
Price £59.00 £95.00 £145.00 £130.00 £175.00 £185.00 £250.00
Biomarkers Count 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
At Home
Doctor Reviewed — — — — — —
Turnaround Min Days 3 days 1 days 1 days 2 days 2 days 0 days 5 days
Turnaround Max Days 3 days 1 days 1 days 2 days 2 days 0 days 5 days
Sample Type Blood Blood Blood Blood Blood Blood Swab
Collection Model At-home finger-prick or in-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic At-home finger-prick, post to lab; also clinic £145 Venous draw at clinic or nurse visit; also home kit £95 Venous draw at clinic Venous draw at clinic or nurse visit Instant test at selected clinics Genital swab sample at clinic
Gender Focus Both Both Both Both Both Both Both
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