Better2Know Sexual health & STIs

Ureaplasma Test

A clinic-based urine test for Ureaplasma, a common bacteria linked to a sexually transmitted infection in men and women. Suited to people who prefer a clinician to collect the sample rather than testing at home.

Sample
Urine
Collection
Urine sample at clinic; also home kit £70
Results in
5 days
Biomarkers
1
Tests for
  • Ureaplasma

Test specifications

Provider
Better2Know
Sample type
urine
Collection method
urine sample at clinic; also home kit £70
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 is a bacteria that can cause a sexually transmitted infection in men and women, often without symptoms. This version uses a urine sample collected during a visit to a Better2Know clinic, with staff on hand to talk you through the process.

At £145, it sits exactly at the £145 median for the 81 sexual health tests we track, so it is priced in line with the wider category rather than standing out as cheap or expensive. Better2Know's listing also mentions a home test kit for the same marker at £70, for anyone who would rather collect their own sample.

It scores strongly for collection convenience, reflecting the option to test from home instead if preferred, and for clarity, with a listing that sets out the process clearly. It scores lower for clinical depth, as a single-marker test, and for results and follow-up, since results are not reviewed by a doctor as standard.

Who is it for?

This suits you if you would rather have a clinician take your sample in person than manage a home kit yourself. Better2Know's listing also mentions a home test kit for the same marker at £70, which may suit you better if cost or convenience matters more than an in-person visit. If you have symptoms now, a sexual health clinic or GP may be able to test and treat you faster.

How it works

During your clinic visit, staff show you to a private bathroom to collect your own urine sample, which is sent to the lab and tested for Ureaplasma by PCR; 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 it will prescribe treatment through its medical team if you test positive.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Staff guide you through sample collection during your visit.
  • Costs exactly the £145 median for the sexual health tests we track.
  • Uses PCR analysis, as described by the provider.

Cons

  • Better2Know's own home test kit covers the same marker for £70.
  • Results can take up to 5 working days.
  • No doctor review of the result unless it comes back positive.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Clinic ureaplasma test, priced at the category median
Editorial confidence: 9.0/10

Priced at £145, this clinic visit tests for Ureaplasma using PCR, sitting exactly at the median for the 81 sexual health tests we track. Better2Know's listing also mentions a home test kit for the same marker at £70. Results take up to 5 working days and 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 7.0/10

    A urine sample you take at home, no needle; 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 6.5/10

    £145.00 against a median of £145.00 for the 81 similarly sized sexual health tests we track (-0%).

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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