Blue Horizon Medicals Immunity & infection

Group B Strep

Group B Strep is a bacteria (streptococcal bacteria). This test is usually carried out to detect Group B Strep in pregnant woman.

  • At-home test
  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Swab
Collection
At-home swab sample by post
Results in
3 days
Biomarkers
1
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Group B Strep

Test specifications

Provider
Blue Horizon Medicals
Sample type
swab
Collection method
at-home swab sample by post
Turnaround time
3 days
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
Yes
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Blue Horizon Medicals.

  • Group B Strep

About this test

Group B Strep is a bacteria (streptococcal bacteria). This test is usually carried out to detect Group B Strep in pregnant woman.

Best taken between weeks 35 - 37 of pregnancy, this enriched culture medium swab profile consists of 2 swabs - one vaginal and the other rectal. Knowing the mother's GBS status can increase survival rates of newborns.

Description provided by Blue Horizon Medicals.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 8.0/10

    The listing publishes a short 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 7.0/10

    Can be done at home; results within 5 days.

  • Results and follow-up 8.5/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor.

  • Trust signals 7.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.2 from 395 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); trading 17+ years.

  • Value for money 8.4/10

    £88.25 against a median of £144.25 for the 79 similarly sized immunity tests we track (-39%).

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