Herpes type 2 alone, priced level with its closest peers
A single-marker blood test for herpes simplex type 2, giving a same-day result, for anyone who wants to check for this type specifically.
Median-priced HIV check, though home kits are far cheaper
A same-day blood test for HIV antibodies and the p24 antigen, for anyone who wants an in-person result rather than a postal or home kit.
Slightly deeper than peers, but priciest in the group
A 7-marker STI panel checking for HIV, hepatitis B, syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhoea, mycoplasma and ureaplasma via a blood draw, swab and urine sample at a Better2Know clinic. Suits people who want an in-person check across the more common infections.
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.
Finger-prick diabetes check, done entirely at home
A three-marker home test for blood glucose control, using a finger-prick blood sample and a urine sample to check glucose, HbA1c and microalbumin. Suits people who want the same diabetes and kidney check as the clinic version without a venous blood draw.
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.
Same three markers as rivals, priced far above them
Checks the three core thyroid hormones, TSH, FT4 and FT3, from a home finger-prick blood sample. Suits anyone wanting a full first-line thyroid check rather than TSH alone.
Only antibiotic-focused test in its comparison group
A blood test measuring total IgE and specific IgE reactions to five common antibiotics: amoxicillin, ampicillin, cefaclor and penicillin G and V. Suited to people wanting to check for antibiotic sensitivities before future treatment.
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.
