Better2Know Sexual health & STIs

Gardnerella Home Test Kit

A home urine test checking for Gardnerella vaginalis, suited to men or women who want to check for the infection without a clinic appointment.

  • At-home test
  • Subscription available
Sample
Urine
Collection
At-home urine sample, post to lab; also clinic £145
Results in
5 days
Biomarkers
1
Tests for
  • Gardnerella

Test specifications

Provider
Better2Know
Sample type
urine
Collection method
at-home urine sample, post to lab; also clinic £145
Turnaround time
5 days
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
Yes
Doctor reviewed
No
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Better2Know.

  • Gardnerella

About this test

Gardnerella vaginalis is a normal part of vaginal flora that can cause irritation when it grows out of balance. This test uses a single urine sample to check for it, and can be taken by men or women, though only women can pass the infection on.

Better2Know does not list a wider comparison group for this specific test, so there is no named rival from another provider to check it against. It is, however, cheaper than Better2Know's own clinic version of the same test, which costs £145.

It scores well for how clearly the test is described and for collection convenience, since it can be done entirely at home with results back within five days, or at a clinic if you prefer. It scores lower for results and follow-up because results are not reviewed by a doctor as standard.

Who is it for?

This suits someone who wants to check for Gardnerella without attending a clinic, for example if they have symptoms of irritation or an imbalance and want a straightforward urine test done from home.

If you would rather have the sample taken for you, Better2Know's own clinic-based version of this test is available for £145, though it is not doctor-reviewed as standard either.

How it works

You collect a urine sample at home and post it to the lab, with results back within five days. A clinic appointment is also available for £145 if you would prefer someone to take the sample. The fact sheet does not show results being reviewed by a doctor as standard.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Simple single urine sample, collected at home rather than at a clinic.
  • At £80, it costs less than Better2Know's own clinic version of the same test (£145).
  • Results back within five days of the sample reaching the lab.

Cons

  • Only tests for Gardnerella; if you need a wider sexual health check you would need to book separately.
  • No doctor review of results as standard.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Home Gardnerella test, cheaper than the clinic version
Editorial confidence: 9.0/10

This kit checks a single urine sample for Gardnerella vaginalis at home rather than at a clinic. At £80 it costs less than Better2Know's own clinic-based version of the same test at £145. 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 5.8/10

    1 biomarkers, placing it in the 21st percentile of sexual health tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 7.0/10

    A urine sample you take at home, no needle; 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 8.7/10

    £80.00 against a median of £145.00 for the 81 similarly sized sexual health tests we track (-45%).

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

More in Sexual health & STIs

View all →
Blue Horizon Medicals

HIV Screening

Broad, at-home HIV screen well under category average price

This test checks for HIV 1 and 2 antibodies plus the p24 antigen, which can be detected earlier than antibodies alone. It suits anyone wanting an at-home check after a possible exposure.

  • At-home test
8.8 / 10
£45.25
Full review →
Blue Horizon Medicals

HIV and Hepatitis Screen

Three-virus screen priced well under category average

This screen checks for HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C antibodies in one blood test, covering the three infections most associated with sexual transmission. It suits anyone wanting a combined check in a single sample.

8.7 / 10
£54.25
Full review →
Blue Horizon Medicals

Hepatitis C Antibodies

Cheapest Hepatitis C antibody test in our comparison group

This test checks for Hepatitis C antibodies, which indicate whether you have been infected with the virus. It suits anyone wanting a low-cost, at-home check after a possible exposure.

  • At-home test
8.6 / 10
£54.25
Full review →