Monkeypox Swab Home Test Kit

An at-home swab test for the Mpox (monkeypox) virus, using a self-collected genital swab that you post to the lab, suited to anyone with a possible exposure or symptoms who wants to test without attending a clinic.

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

Test specifications

Provider
Better2Know
Sample type
swab
Collection method
at-home genital 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.

  • Monkeypox

About this test

This test detects the Mpox (formerly known as Monkeypox) virus from a swab taken from a visible lesion, blister or sore. It is aimed at people who have or may have been exposed to Mpox, particularly where a rash or lesion has appeared, since the provider's own guidance is that the test is accurate once visible symptoms are present.

There is no comparison group recorded for this specific test, but among similarly sized immunity tests we track, its single biomarker places it in the 36th percentile for clinical depth. On price it does better: at £119, it comes in 18% below the £144.25 median for tests of similar size, making it one of the more competitively priced tests of its kind in our data.

The listing is detailed about what the kit includes and how the process works, and it can be completed entirely at home, which supports its convenience score. Results are not reviewed by a doctor as standard, though the provider states that a doctor will make contact if your result comes back positive.

Who is it for?

This suits someone who suspects they may have been exposed to Mpox, particularly once a rash, blister or lesion has appeared, and who would rather self-collect a swab at home than attend a clinic in person. It also suits anyone who wants a discreet postal test kit.

If you have no visible symptoms and are testing purely out of general caution, bear in mind the provider states the test is most accurate once visible symptoms are present, so timing your test around any symptoms is worth considering.

How it works

You collect a swab sample yourself at home from a visible lesion or sore, following the instructions in the kit, then post it to the laboratory in the pre-paid envelope provided. The provider states results are typically ready within 2 to 3 working days of the sample arriving at the lab. Results are not reviewed by a doctor as standard, but the provider states a doctor will contact you if your result is positive.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Can be completed entirely at home with a self-collected swab and postal return.
  • At £119, this is 18% cheaper than the £144.25 median for similarly sized immunity tests we track.
  • Provider states a doctor will make contact if your result is positive.
  • Sent in plain, unbranded packaging, according to the provider.

Cons

  • Results are not reviewed by a doctor as standard unless your result is positive.
  • Provider states the test is most accurate once visible symptoms have appeared.
  • Tests only for Mpox, not other conditions with similar symptoms such as herpes or syphilis.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Cheaper than most comparable immunity tests we track
Editorial confidence: 9.0/10

This is a self-collected swab test for Mpox, done at home and posted to the lab, at £119. That is 18% below the £144.25 median for similarly sized immunity tests we track, though there is no direct comparison group and results are not reviewed by a doctor unless the result is positive.

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 8.0/10

    A swab sample you take at home, no needle; results in around 3 days, in line with or faster 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 7.4/10

    £119.00 against a median of £144.25 for the 79 similarly sized immunity tests we track (-18%).

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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