10-marker cervical health screen, priced above typical
A 10-marker screen from a single vaginal swab covering chlamydia, gonorrhoea, herpes, HPV, trichomonas, mycoplasma, ureaplasma, gardnerella and a Pap smear. Better2Know recommends it for lesbian women, though it is open to anyone.
Priciest option in its allergy-test comparison group
A finger-prick IgE allergy test that the provider says screens for reactions to up to 300 substances across pollens, foods, animals, mites and insect venoms. Suited to people who suspect a broad, undiagnosed allergy rather than one specific trigger.
Same cholesterol marker as the home kit, for £96 more
A clinic-based blood test measuring total cholesterol, taken by a Better2Know clinician rather than at home.
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.
Instant hepatitis C result, pricier than most options
A rapid finger-prick test for hepatitis C antibodies, taken and read at a Better2Know clinic, giving a result within minutes rather than waiting for a lab-based test.
Clinic HPV test for high-risk, cancer-linked types
A clinic-based swab test for the high-risk HPV types linked to cervical, throat, anal and penile cancers, for anyone who wants to check their HPV status, with a wart-check option for men.
Priciest hormone panel here; a cheaper nurse kit exists
This test checks four core female hormones (FSH, oestradiol, prolactin and luteinising hormone) from a blood sample taken at a clinic or via a nurse visit. It suits women investigating fertility, irregular periods or possible menopause symptoms.
Clinic thyroid panel measuring TSH, FT3 and FT4
A three-marker blood test covering TSH, FT3 and FT4, giving a broader picture of thyroid function than a single marker alone.
Single-marker immunity check with a next-day turnaround
Blood test measuring Rubella IgG antibodies to check whether you are immune to rubella, for example through past infection or vaccination. Suited to people who need to confirm their immunity status.
Combined alcohol and 10-drug urine screen at a clinic
A urine screen covering alcohol and 10 common drugs of abuse, including cannabis, cocaine, amphetamines and several opiates. Suited to anyone who needs to check their own drug and alcohol use, for example for workplace, legal or personal reasons.
10-drug urine screen without an alcohol component
A urine screen covering 10 common drugs of abuse, including cannabis, cocaine, amphetamines and several opiates. Suited to anyone who wants to check for recreational drug use without an alcohol component.
HTLV antibody test, priced above typical immunity tests
A blood test for antibodies to Human T-Lymphotropic Virus (HTLV) types I and II, for anyone concerned about possible exposure to this virus.
