Post Travel Screen

A post-travel blood screen checking general health markers alongside antibody tests for schistosomiasis and malaria. Suits anyone who has returned from travel in an at-risk region and wants a wider check than a single infection test.

Sample: Blood
Collection: Venous draw at clinic
Results in: 10 days
Biomarkers: 1

Tests for

Travel Screen

Compare Health Test Score Broad travel-illness screen with a 10-day turnaround

£395.00

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Test specifications

Provider: Better2Know
Sample type: blood
Collection method: venous draw at clinic
Turnaround time: 10 days
Biomarkers tested: 1
At-home test: No
Doctor reviewed: No
Gender focus: Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Better2Know.

Travel Screen

About this test

Better2Know describes this screen as combining a full blood count and a biochemistry profile, covering markers such as liver function, kidney function, blood salts, glucose, cholesterol and iron, with antibody tests for schistosomiasis and malaria, two infections associated with travel to certain regions. It is aimed at people who have returned from travel and want a wider check than a single infection test.

There is no comparison group for this test in our data, so we cannot say how it stacks up against named competitors. Against the broader set of general wellness tests we track, it scores toward the low end for depth, in the 8th percentile, and its £395 price is well above the typical cost of similarly sized general wellness tests, at 224% above that median.

The listing itself is clear, with a full description, sample type and turnaround published. It scores lowest of the criteria on collection convenience, reflecting both the need for a clinic-based venous draw and a turnaround of around ten working days, notably longer than most tests on this site. It also scores low on results and follow-up, since results are not reviewed by a doctor as standard.

Who is it for?

This suits you if you have returned from travelling in a region where infections such as schistosomiasis or malaria are a risk and want a wider blood check than a single infection test, and you are able to wait around ten working days for results. If you feel unwell after travelling, particularly with a fever, it's worth seeking medical advice promptly rather than waiting for test results. Because there are no comparable tests in our data for this specific screen, we cannot point you to a cheaper or faster named alternative; if speed matters more, look for a test with a shorter stated turnaround instead.

How it works

A clinician takes a venous blood sample at a Better2Know clinic. The sample is sent to the lab for a full blood count, biochemistry profile and antibody testing for schistosomiasis and malaria. Results are typically available within around ten working days of the sample reaching the lab, shown in your secure online patient area; the fact sheet does not state that a doctor reviews them as standard.

Pros & cons

Pros

Combines a general blood and biochemistry profile with specific travel-related antibody checks
Checks for both schistosomiasis and malaria antibodies in one screen
Detailed listing covering sample type, content and turnaround

Cons

Around ten working days for results, longer than most tests on this site
£395 is well above the typical price for similarly sized general wellness tests
No doctor review of results as standard
No comparable named tests in our data, so value is hard to benchmark directly

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Broad travel-illness screen with a 10-day turnaround

Editorial confidence: 9.0/10

This £395 screen combines a general blood count and biochemistry profile with antibody checks for schistosomiasis and malaria. There are no other post-travel screens in our data to compare it against directly, and the ten-working-day turnaround is longer than most tests on this site. 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 5.0/10

1 biomarkers, placing it in the 8th percentile of general wellness tests we track.
Collection convenience 3.0/10

Requires a venous draw at a clinic; results in around 10 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 2.0/10

£395.00 against a median of £122.00 for the 18 similarly sized general wellness tests we track (+224%).

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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