Better2Know Sexual health & STIs

Ureaplasma Parvum Test

A clinic-based urine test for Ureaplasma parvum specifically, one of the species of Ureaplasma bacteria that can cause a genitourinary infection. Suited to people who want to check for this particular species rather than Ureaplasma generally.

Sample
Urine
Collection
Urine sample at clinic
Results in
5 days
Biomarkers
1
Tests for
  • Ureaplasma

Test specifications

Provider
Better2Know
Sample type
urine
Collection method
urine sample at clinic
Turnaround time
5 days
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
No
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Better2Know.

  • Ureaplasma

About this test

Ureaplasma parvum is one of several species of Ureaplasma bacteria that live in the male and female reproductive tract and can sometimes cause a genitourinary infection. Because it lacks a cell wall and is one of the smallest known bacteria, the provider notes it can be harder to identify than some other organisms, which is part of why a species-specific test like this one exists. It uses a PCR test on a urine sample taken during a clinic visit.

We have no directly comparable tests in our records for this specific test, but at £195 it costs 34% more than the £145 median across the 81 sexual health tests we track. It requires a clinic visit rather than offering an at-home option.

It scores modestly for clinical depth and value for money, reflecting the single-marker result and the above-median price, and for results and follow-up, since results are not reviewed by a doctor as standard. It scores well for clarity, with a listing that sets out the sample type, process and turnaround clearly.

Who is it for?

This is aimed at people who specifically need to check for Ureaplasma parvum, for example following a partner's diagnosis or a specific clinical concern, rather than a general Ureaplasma check. If you only need a general Ureaplasma test rather than this specific species, checking whether a broader test suits your situation may be worthwhile, since this one costs more than the sexual health category median and requires a clinic visit. Speak to a GP or sexual health clinic if you have symptoms or are unsure which test is right for you.

How it works

During your clinic visit, you are shown to a private bathroom to collect a urine sample, which is then sent to the lab and analysed by PCR for Ureaplasma parvum specifically; results typically take up to 5 working days. Results are uploaded to your secure online Patient Area, and you are notified by email or SMS when they are ready. Results are not reviewed by a doctor as standard, but Better2Know says its doctors will prescribe treatment if you test positive.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Targets Ureaplasma parvum specifically, rather than a general Ureaplasma result.
  • Only needs a urine sample rather than a blood draw.
  • Results uploaded to an online account with email or SMS notification.

Cons

  • At £195, 34% above the £145 median across the sexual health tests we track.
  • No at-home option for this specific test; requires a clinic visit.
  • Standard results are not reviewed by a doctor.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Clinic test targeting the parvum species
Editorial confidence: 9.0/10

This clinic-based urine test checks specifically for Ureaplasma parvum, one of several Ureaplasma species, using PCR. At £195, it costs 34% more than the £145 median across the 81 sexual health tests we track, and there are no directly comparable tests in our records to weigh it against. 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 5.8/10

    1 biomarkers, placing it in the 21st percentile of sexual health tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 3.0/10

    A urine sample taken at a clinic; results in around 5 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 4.8/10

    £195.00 against a median of £145.00 for the 81 similarly sized sexual health tests we track (+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.

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