Better2Know Sexual health & STIs

HPV (Human Papillomavirus) and Genital Warts Home Test Kit

A home swab test for six low-risk HPV types, including 6 and 11, the types most often linked to genital warts. Suited to anyone with a suspected wart who would rather sample at home than visit a clinic.

  • At-home test
  • Subscription available
Sample
Swab
Collection
At-home swab sample, post to lab; also clinic £185
Results in
5 days
Biomarkers
1
Tests for
  • HPV

Test specifications

Provider
Better2Know
Sample type
swab
Collection method
at-home swab sample, post to lab; also clinic £185
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.

  • HPV

About this test

This test looks for six low-risk types of HPV, including types 6 and 11, which are the most common causes of genital warts. It is designed to be used on a suspected wart rather than as a general screen, and can be used by men and women.

There is no curated set of comparable tests in our data for this specific product, so we can't name direct competitors, but our formula places its £99 price below the typical similarly sized sexual health test we track. A £185 clinic-based version of the same test is also available from Better2Know.

Clarity and collection convenience both score well because the test is fully described and can be done entirely at home. Results and follow-up scores lower, reflecting that the result isn't reviewed by a doctor as standard, though Better2Know can arrange a doctor consultation and prescription if the swab is positive.

Who is it for?

This suits someone with a visible wart they can swab themselves who wants to avoid a clinic visit and confirm whether it's caused by a low-risk HPV type. It is not a general cervical HPV screen.

If you'd rather have the sample taken for you, Better2Know's clinic-based version of the same test costs £185.

How it works

Better2Know posts a discreet kit to your home, with everything needed to swab the wart yourself plus a pre-paid return envelope and instructions. Results are typically ready around five working days after your sample reaches the laboratory, and you're emailed when they're available, with online access at any time. The fact sheet does not state that a doctor reviews the result before you see it.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Can be done entirely at home with a self-collected swab.
  • Checks specifically for the low-risk HPV types most linked to genital warts.
  • Discreet packaging for both the kit and the return post.
  • Priced below the typical similarly sized sexual health test in our data.

Cons

  • No curated peer group for this specific test, so its price can't be directly benchmarked against named competitors.
  • Five working day turnaround.
  • No doctor review of results as standard.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Home swab for low-risk, wart-causing HPV types
Editorial confidence: 9.0/10

This home swab kit checks for six low-risk HPV types associated with genital warts, posted to the lab with results in around five working days. At £99 there's no curated peer group in our data for this specific test, though our pricing model places it below the typical similarly sized sexual health test, and 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 swab sample you take at home, no needle; results in around 5 days, slower than similar tests.

  • Results and follow-up 6.0/10

    A one-to-one consultation is included in the price, though results are not doctor-reviewed; 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 8.1/10

    £99.00 against a median of £145.00 for the 81 similarly sized sexual health tests we track (-32%).

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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