Human Lymphotropic Virus Test

A blood test for antibodies to Human T-Lymphotropic Virus (HTLV) types I and II, for anyone concerned about possible exposure to this virus.

Sample
Blood
Collection
Venous draw at clinic or nurse visit
Results in
2 days
Biomarkers
1
Tests for
  • Human T Lymphotropic Virus Type I-II Abs

Test specifications

Provider
Better2Know
Sample type
blood
Collection method
venous draw at clinic or nurse visit
Turnaround time
2 days
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
No
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Better2Know.

  • Human T Lymphotropic Virus Type I-II Abs

About this test

This test detects antibodies your body produces in response to infection with HTLV type I or II, the Human T-Lymphotropic Virus. It's aimed at anyone concerned they may have been exposed, using a standard blood sample.

There's no curated group of directly comparable HTLV tests in our data, so we can't point to named competitors, but our formula places its £195 price 51% above the typical similarly sized immunity test we track, at £129.

Clarity scores well thanks to a full description of the process and turnaround. value for money scores low given that premium, and results and follow-up scores only moderately because there's no doctor review as standard, though a consultation is included if you test positive.

Who is it for?

This suits someone with a specific concern about HTLV exposure who wants a straightforward antibody blood test with results in a couple of days.

Because there's no comparable named alternative in our data, it's worth checking directly with other sexual health or infection-screening providers if price is your main concern.

How it works

A clinician takes a venous blood sample at a clinic, which is sent to the laboratory for antibody analysis. Results are typically uploaded to your online patient area within two working days, with a notification by phone, email or SMS. The fact sheet does not state that a doctor reviews the result before you see it, though a consultation is included if you test positive.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Checks for both HTLV type I and type II antibodies in one test.
  • Results typically back within two working days.
  • Doctor consultation included at no extra cost if you test positive.

Cons

  • At £195, priced 51% above the typical similarly sized immunity test in our data.
  • No curated peer group for this specific test, so direct price comparisons aren't available.
  • No doctor review of results as standard.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score HTLV antibody test, priced above typical immunity tests
Editorial confidence: 9.0/10

This test checks for antibodies to HTLV types I and II from a blood sample, with results back within two working days. At £195 there's no curated peer group for this specific test in our data, though it's priced well above the typical similarly sized immunity 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 6.6/10

    1 biomarkers, placing it in the 36th percentile of immunity tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 5.0/10

    Requires a venous draw at a clinic; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 2 days, in line with or faster 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 3.9/10

    £195.00 against a median of £129.00 for the 79 similarly sized immunity tests we track (+51%).

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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