Better2Know Sexual health & STIs

HPV (Human Papillomavirus) and Genital Warts Test

A clinic-based swab test for the high-risk HPV types linked to cervical, throat, anal and penile cancers, for anyone who wants to check their HPV status, with a wart-check option for men.

Sample
Swab
Collection
Genital swab and vaginal swab sample at clinic; also home kit £99
Results in
3 days
Biomarkers
1
Tests for
  • HPV

Test specifications

Provider
Better2Know
Sample type
swab
Collection method
genital swab and vaginal swab sample at clinic; also home kit £99
Turnaround time
3 days
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
No
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Better2Know.

  • HPV

About this test

This test looks for the HPV types that are sexually transmitted and associated with cervical, throat, anal and penile cancers, rather than the low-risk types that cause visible genital warts. Women can have the cervical swab at any time; for men, Better2Know says the test is for use on a visible wart or growth that can be swabbed.

We don't have a curated group of directly comparable tests for this exact product, so no named peer comparison is available, but our formula places its £185 price above the typical similarly sized sexual health test we track. Better2Know also offers a £99 home kit swab version.

The test scores well for collection convenience because a home version exists alongside the clinic option, and clarity is strong thanks to a clear description of the sample and process. Results and follow-up scores lower, since the result is not reviewed by a doctor as standard, though a specialist consultation is offered if you test positive.

Who is it for?

This suits a woman wanting a cervical HPV check, or a man with a visible wart or growth he can have swabbed, who would rather attend a clinic than self-swab.

If you'd prefer to sample at home, Better2Know's own £99 home kit version covers the same biomarker for less, though check which HPV types each version screens for before choosing.

How it works

A clinician takes a genital or vaginal swab at a Better2Know clinic. The sample is sent to the laboratory for analysis, and results are uploaded to your online patient area around three working days later, with a notification by phone, email or SMS. The fact sheet does not state that a doctor reviews the result before you see it, but a specialist consultation is offered if you test positive.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Checks for the high-risk HPV types linked to cervical, throat, anal and penile cancers.
  • Specialist consultation offered if the result is positive.
  • Available for both men (wart swab) and women (cervical swab).

Cons

  • At £185, priced above the typical similarly sized sexual health test in our data.
  • No curated peer group for this exact test, so direct price comparisons aren't available.
  • No doctor review of results as standard.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Clinic HPV test for high-risk, cancer-linked types
Editorial confidence: 9.0/10

This clinic test swabs for high-risk HPV types linked to cervical, throat, anal and penile cancers, with results in around three working days. At £185 there's no curated peer group for this exact test in our data, though it's priced above the typical similarly sized sexual health test, and a cheaper £99 home kit version is also available.

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 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 5.1/10

    £185.00 against a median of £145.00 for the 81 similarly sized sexual health tests we track (+28%).

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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