Better2Know Sexual health & STIs

HPV Home Test Kit

A home vaginal swab checking individually for 14 high-risk HPV types, including 16 and 18, the types most linked to cervical cancer. For women who want to test in private rather than at a clinic.

  • At-home test
  • Subscription available
Sample
Swab
Collection
At-home vaginal swab sample, post to lab
Results in
3 days
Biomarkers
1
Tests for
  • HPV

Test specifications

Provider
Better2Know
Sample type
swab
Collection method
at-home vaginal swab sample, post to lab
Turnaround time
3 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 home kit tests for 14 high-risk HPV types individually, including types 16 and 18, which Better2Know describes as the most common cause of cervical cancer, alongside 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 66 and 68. It uses a self-collected vaginal swab, so it is for women only.

We don't have a curated peer group for this specific product, so no named comparison is available, but our formula places its £99 price below the typical similarly sized sexual health test we track. It shares its biomarker with Better2Know's clinic-based HPV test, which costs £185 and also covers a swab option for men.

Collection convenience scores well because the whole process, from kit delivery to sample return, happens at home. Results and follow-up scores lower, because there's no doctor review of the result as standard, though Better2Know offers a doctor consultation and prescription route if the result is positive.

Who is it for?

This suits a woman who wants to check for high-risk HPV types in private, is comfortable taking her own vaginal swab, and doesn't need same-day results.

If you'd rather have the sample taken for you, or need a test suitable for men, Better2Know's clinic-based HPV test (£185) covers a broader collection setup.

How it works

Better2Know posts a discreet kit to your home with a swab, a pre-paid return envelope and step-by-step instructions. You return the self-collected vaginal swab by post, and results are typically ready around three working days after the lab receives it, with an email alert and online access at any time. The fact sheet does not state that a doctor reviews the result before you see it.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Tests individually for 14 high-risk HPV types, including 16 and 18.
  • Fully self-administered at home with discreet packaging.
  • Priced below the typical similarly sized sexual health test in our data.

Cons

  • No curated peer group for this specific test, so direct price comparisons aren't available.
  • Women only; not suitable for men who need an HPV check.
  • No doctor review of results as standard.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Home vaginal swab for 14 high-risk HPV types
Editorial confidence: 9.0/10

This home kit swabs for 14 high-risk HPV types individually, including 16 and 18, with results in around three working days. At £99 there's no curated peer group for this specific test, though it's priced 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 3 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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