Better2Know Sexual health & STIs

Early Detection Screen

A three-marker blood screen for HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C, designed to give results from as early as 10 days after a potential exposure by testing for the viruses directly rather than only antibodies. Aimed at people concerned about a high-risk encounter or needle exposure.

Sample
Blood
Collection
Venous draw at clinic
Results in
3 days
Biomarkers
3
Tests for
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • HIV (Early Detection)

Test specifications

Provider
Better2Know
Sample type
blood
Collection method
venous draw at clinic
Turnaround time
3 days
Biomarkers tested
3
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
No
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

3 biomarkers as listed by Better2Know.

STI Blood

  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • HIV (Early Detection)

About this test

This screen tests for three viral infections, HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C, and is designed to give reliable results earlier than antibody-only tests because it looks for the viruses directly rather than waiting for your body to produce antibodies. Better2Know positions it for people who have had a high-risk sexual encounter, a needle-stick injury, or shared needles, and who want an answer sooner than a standard antibody test would allow.

Against the wider set of sexual health tests we track, it scores well for clinical depth given the three viral markers covered. It scores very poorly on price, coming in more than double the median for similarly sized sexual health tests, and its 3-day turnaround plus the need for a clinic visit hold back its collection convenience score. It also loses marks on results and follow-up, since a doctor does not routinely review your result unless it is positive.

Better2Know's trust signals include a Trustpilot rating of 4.2 from 775 reviews and CQC registration, and the company has been trading since 2008.

Who is it for?

This suits people who have had a specific high-risk exposure in roughly the last 10 to 14 days and want an early read on HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C status without waiting for a standard antibody test window to pass. Given how far its price sits above the median for tests of this size, it is worth weighing up whether the urgency of an early result justifies the extra cost for your situation.

There are no comparable tests recorded for this listing, so we cannot name a specific cheaper alternative. If you test positive, Better2Know arranges a doctor consultation; for advice before testing, a GP or sexual health clinic can also help.

How it works

A clinician takes a single venous blood sample at a Better2Know clinic and sends it to the laboratory for analysis of all three markers. Results are typically available within about 3 days of the sample arriving and are uploaded to your secure online patient area, with notification by SMS or email when ready. If you test positive, Better2Know arranges a consultation covering confirmatory testing and next steps; results are not otherwise reviewed by a doctor as standard.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Tests for the virus directly, so it can give a result from around 10 days after exposure
  • Covers three viral infections, HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C, in one blood sample
  • Doctor consultation arranged automatically if you test positive

Cons

  • Priced more than double the median for similarly sized sexual health tests we track
  • Requires a venous blood draw at a clinic rather than an at-home option
  • Results are not reviewed by a doctor as standard unless positive

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Early-window HIV, Hep B and Hep C screen, priced high
Editorial confidence: 9.0/10

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 8.4/10

    3 biomarkers, placing it in the 65th percentile of sexual health tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 3.0/10

    Requires a venous draw at a clinic; results in around 3 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 2.0/10

    £295.00 against a median of £145.00 for the 115 similarly sized sexual health tests we track (+103%).

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