A finger-prick blood test that checks for Syphilis antibodies, for men and women who want to test for the infection without visiting a clinic.
1 biomarker as listed by Better2Know.
This test looks for antibodies your body produces if you have been infected with the bacteria that cause Syphilis. It is commonly used by people who are concerned about a possible exposure, including those without symptoms, and Better2Know suggests waiting ten days after any sexual contact before testing.
Within Better2Know's own syphilis range, this £95 home kit is the cheapest option, undercutting the £130 TPPA test, the £145 clinic-based Syphilis Test, the £175 VDRL test, the £185 Instant Syphilis Test and the £250 chancre swab. Medichecks lists a comparable single-marker antibody test for £59, which is why the value for money score, while strong, is not the highest possible.
Collection convenience scores highly because you can test at home or choose a clinic appointment, with results back in a day either way. The main weak point is results and follow-up, since results are not doctor-reviewed as standard.
This suits people who want a low-cost, private way to check for Syphilis without a clinic visit, including those with no symptoms who are testing as a precaution. If price is the only factor, Medichecks' £59 blood test checks the same single marker for less. If you would rather have your blood taken by a professional, Better2Know's own clinic-based Syphilis Test is available at £145. Speak to a GP if you have symptoms or a positive result.
You collect a finger-prick blood sample at home and post it to the lab; a clinic appointment is also available for £145 if you prefer. Results are typically ready within a day of the sample arriving, and are uploaded to your secure online Patient Area, with an email or SMS alert when they are ready. Results are not doctor-reviewed as standard.
This £95 at-home finger-prick test checks for Syphilis antibodies and is the cheapest of Better2Know's six syphilis tests, though Medichecks offers a similar single-marker test for £59. Results are ready within a day, but there is no doctor review as standard.
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.
A single-marker test measuring exactly what it sets out to; depth is not the point of this comparison group.
A finger-prick sample you take at home; with a venous or clinic option as well; results in around 1 days, well ahead of the sexual health norm of 2.
Results are not doctor-reviewed and no consultation is included; the provider does not describe the report format.
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£95.00 against a comparison-group median of £145.00 (-34%).
Calculated 13 September 2026 from the facts we hold about this test and provider, using our published scoring formula. Scores are not hand-edited.
This test belongs to our Syphilis test comparison group. See how it stacks up against equivalent tests from other providers.
Cheapest syphilis antibody test in its comparison group
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Clinic syphilis test priced at the group median
A clinic-based blood test that checks for Syphilis antibodies, for men and women who prefer a professional blood draw over a home finger-prick kit.
Confirmatory syphilis test at a mid-range price
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Middle-of-the-range syphilis test in Better2Know's lineup
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Fast finger-prick result, priced above most alternatives
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Priciest syphilis test here, for chancre swabs only
A swab test that checks a visible sore for the bacteria that cause Syphilis, for people who currently have a chancre rather than a general screening need.
Cheapest syphilis antibody test in its comparison group
A single-marker blood test checking for IgG and IgM antibodies to syphilis, used to indicate a current or past infection. Suited to anyone without symptoms who wants a private check, alongside a sexual health clinic visit if symptoms are present.
Clinic syphilis test priced at the group median
A clinic-based blood test that checks for Syphilis antibodies, for men and women who prefer a professional blood draw over a home finger-prick kit.
Confirmatory syphilis test at a mid-range price
A confirmatory blood test for syphilis, usually done after a positive screening result to help work out whether the infection is current or from the past. Suited to people who need to clarify an earlier syphilis test result.
Middle-of-the-range syphilis test in Better2Know's lineup
This blood test checks for syphilis using the VDRL method, which looks for antibodies your immune system produces in response to the infection. It suits people who want a laboratory blood test via a clinic or nurse visit.
