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.
Priced close to the vitamin D test group median
A finger-prick home blood test that checks your vitamin D level, useful if you spend little time in the sun or have symptoms of a shortage.
Home H. pylori kit, cheaper than the clinic version
An at-home stool test for H. pylori antibodies, the bacteria most commonly linked to stomach ulcers, posted to the lab for analysis.
Affordable at-home HbA1c test, below the median
An at-home finger-prick test for HbA1c (glycosylated haemoglobin), which reflects your average blood sugar level over roughly the past three months. Suited to people managing diabetes or checking persistent symptoms who want a lower-cost, at-home option.
Cheaper than most comparable immunity tests we track
An at-home swab test for the Mpox (monkeypox) virus, using a self-collected genital swab that you post to the lab, suited to anyone with a possible exposure or symptoms who wants to test without 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.
Cheapest FSH option here, but not the cheapest overall
This at-home finger-prick kit checks follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), a marker used to look at ovarian reserve and menstrual cycle regularity. It suits women wanting a convenient, self-collected check.
Widest drug panel we track, at 16 substances in one test
A urine screen covering 16 individual substances, including alcohol, cannabis, cocaine, ketamine, LSD and several opiates. Suited to anyone who wants the broadest drug and alcohol coverage in a single Better2Know profile.
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.
Pricier than most testosterone rivals, but not priciest
A finger-prick blood test that checks testosterone levels, for men wanting a convenient at-home baseline check, for example if they have symptoms such as low sex drive.
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.
