Better2Know Sexual health & STIs

Comprehensive Screen (Women Only)

A 9-infection screen for women using blood, urine and a vaginal swab, covering chlamydia, gonorrhoea, both herpes types, mycoplasma, trichomonas, ureaplasma, gardnerella and a general culture. Marketed by Better2Know at lesbian and bisexual women.

  • Female
Sample
Mixed
Collection
Venous draw and urine and vaginal swab at clinic or nurse visit
Results in
5 days
Biomarkers
9
Tests for
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhoea
  • Culture
  • Gardnerella
  • Herpes 1
  • Herpes 2
  • Mycoplasma
  • Trichomonas
  • Ureaplasma

Test specifications

Provider
Better2Know
Sample type
mixed
Collection method
venous draw and urine and vaginal swab at clinic or nurse visit
Turnaround time
5 days
Biomarkers tested
9
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
No
Gender focus
Female

What's tested

9 biomarkers as listed by Better2Know.

STI Urine

  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhoea
  • Culture
  • Gardnerella
  • Herpes 1
  • Herpes 2
  • Mycoplasma
  • Trichomonas
  • Ureaplasma

About this test

The Comprehensive Screen (Women Only) checks for nine infections and markers from three sample types: a vaginal swab, urine and blood. It covers chlamydia and gonorrhoea from urine, and tests for herpes 1 and 2, mycoplasma, trichomonas, ureaplasma, gardnerella (linked to bacterial vaginosis) and a general culture, aiming to cover common causes of genital itching, pain during urination, pain during sex and general discomfort.

There's no named comparison group for this test in our data, so we can't check it against specific rivals. Among the wider set of similarly sized sexual health tests we track, its nine infections and markers place it near the top of that range for depth, though at £395 it costs about 66% more than the £238 median for tests of similar size.

It scores well for clarity, since the listing sets out the infections tested, sample types, collection process and turnaround. It scores poorly on price against similarly sized tests, and low on results and follow-up, because a doctor does not review the results as standard.

Who is it for?

Better2Know markets this screen at lesbian and bisexual women, particularly those with symptoms such as itching, pain during urination or pain during sex, or those who want a broad check covering infections beyond the standard core panel. Because there's no named comparison group for this test, it's worth checking prices for similarly sized sexual health screens elsewhere before booking, since this one sits well above the typical price for tests of its size.

How it works

You provide a vaginal swab, a urine sample and a blood sample at a Better2Know clinic or during a nurse visit; the provider recommends avoiding the bathroom for two hours beforehand for a sufficient urine sample. Samples are sent for laboratory analysis, with results ready within five working days and uploaded to your secure online patient area; a doctor does not review them as standard, though Better2Know offers a private doctor consultation as a separate service.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Covers nine infections and markers, including herpes, trichomonas and gardnerella often left out of core panels.
  • Combines swab, urine and blood collection in a single appointment.
  • Places near the top of its size range for the number of infections and markers tested.
  • Listing clearly states sample types, collection process and turnaround.

Cons

  • At £395, costs about 66% more than the £238 median for similarly sized sexual health tests.
  • No named comparison group, so this price is hard to check against direct rivals.
  • Results are not reviewed by a doctor as standard.
  • Needs three sample types collected at a clinic or nurse visit, rather than a simple home kit.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Nine-marker screen for women, priced above typical
Editorial confidence: 9.0/10

This screen tests for nine infections, including chlamydia, gonorrhoea, both herpes types, trichomonas, mycoplasma, ureaplasma and gardnerella, using blood, urine and a vaginal swab. There's no named comparison group for this test in our data, but among similarly sized sexual health tests we track, it costs about 66% more than the £238 median at its £395 price. Results are not reviewed by a doctor as standard.

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 9.0/10

    The listing publishes a detailed description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.

  • Clinical depth 10.0/10

    9 biomarkers, placing it in the 92nd percentile of sexual health tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 4.0/10

    Requires a venous draw at a clinic; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 5 days, slower than similar tests.

  • Results and follow-up 3.0/10

    Results are not doctor-reviewed and no consultation is included; the provider does not describe the report format.

  • Trust signals 6.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.2 from 775 reviews; CQC registered; trading 18+ years.

  • Value for money 3.2/10

    £395.00 against a median of £238.00 for the 40 similarly sized sexual health tests we track (+66%).

Calculated 13 September 2026 from the facts we hold about this test and provider, using our published scoring formula. Scores are not hand-edited.

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