Experience convenient at-home testing for common sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Our test kits cover chlamydia, gonorrhoea, HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B and C. They are designed to be easy to use, discreet, and highly accurate.
Select your test kit
Select your test kit, or let us help you choose. Your test kit will be delivered discreetly, with free next-day delivery.
The test kit provides everything you need. Simply follow the instructions, collect your sample, and send it to our lab using the prepaid envelope included.
You'll receive your test results via a text message and email within 48 hours, along with advice from our doctor on the next steps.
Our doctors will advise you if treatment is needed. Order it at HealthExpress with a 15% discount and free next-day delivery.
Born male + all transgender
We test for:
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Extra throat + rectal tests available.
Next-day delivery of the test kit.
Lab results within 48 hours.
£34.99
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Born female
We test for:
Sample:
Extra throat + rectal tests available.
Next-day delivery of the test kit.
Lab results within 48 hours.
£34.99
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Born male + all transgender
We test for:
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Sample:
Extra throat + rectal tests available.
Next-day delivery of the test kit.
Lab results within 48 hours.
£89.99
Order test kit
Born female
We test for:
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Sample:
Extra throat + rectal tests available.
Next-day delivery of the test kit.
Lab results within 48 hours.
£89.99
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If you are sexually active, we recommend that you take an STI test once a year, even if you have no symptoms or are in a long-term, monogamous relationship.
You should test more regularly if you:
Most STIs don't show up in a test straight away. This means that you may need to wait a few weeks before a test will be accurate. This time is called the window period.
If you test for an STI too early, you may test negative for the disease even if you have it. Follow these guidelines on when to test to ensure accurate results:
These are common bacterial infections that are passed on through unprotected sex. Most people who become infected do not experience any symptoms.
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Chlamydia is easily treatable with a course of antibiotics. You will be prescribed either Doxycycline or Azithromycin. Treatment for Gonorrhoea involves having an antibiotic injection. |
Syphilis is a preventable and curable bacterial infection that can cause permanent damage to your organs if left untreated. It can spread through sexual contact, in pregnancy and through blood transfusion.
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Syphilis is treated with antibiotics, most commonly a single injection for early-stage syphilis. For later stages or complicated cases, additional doses may be required. |
HIV is a virus that attacks the immune system, weakening the body's ability to fight infections and diseases.
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HIV is treated with antiretroviral therapy (ART). While it’s not a cure, ART helps people live healthy lives and reduces transmission risk. |
Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver tissue usually caused by viral infections or drinking excessive alcohol.
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Hepatitis treatment depends on the type but often includes antiviral medications to reduce liver damage and manage the infection. |
Many STIs often don’t show any symptoms so the only way to confirm if you have an STI is to get tested. Regular screening is important as it helps detect infections early so treatment can be started immediately if needed. This helps to reduce the risk of serious health complications.
Some curable STIs can be dangerous if they aren’t treated and may lead to significant health issues. This may include infertility, genitourinary cancers and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
You can test online, unless you have any of these symptoms:
These symptoms need urgent clinical assessment and additional investigations that we cannot offer online. You can find your local sexual health clinic here:
You will need to consider your sexual history, current symptoms, and risk factors. If you're not sure, you can either:
We advise against using home-test kits for pregnant women. All pregnant women are offered blood tests to check for certain STIs at their first antenatal appointment.
Testing for STIs during pregnancy is crucial for protecting both the mother and baby as STIs can be passed to babies during pregnancy and birth. This can cause complications such as premature birth or a low birth weight.
Our STI test kits are designed to be easy to use. Each kit comes with clear instructions on how to take your samples.
Urine sample: you have to pee into the urine collection container. Download the full instructions.
Blood sample: you will use a finger-prick device to collect a small blood sample. Download the full instructions.
Vaginal swab: you will use a cotton swab to collect a vaginal sample. Download the full instructions.
Throat swab: you will use a cotton swab to collect a sample from the back of your throat. Download the full instructions.
Rectal swab: you will use a cotton swab to collect a rectal sample. Download the full instructions.
Once the lab has received your sample, you’ll be notified by SMS and email as soon as your results are ready. This usually takes up to 48 hours.
You can securely access your test results through your HealthExpress member’s area on our website. Your results will be presented clearly, with explanations and next steps provided.
If you test positive for an STI, we will recommend the best treatment for you or guide you on where to get help.
If your test results indicate that you have an STI, we can assist you with the next steps. It's important you avoid all sexual activity until you are given further advice.
Online treatments: For infections like chlamydia, HealthExpress can provide a prescription for the appropriate treatment. This can be ordered and delivered directly to your door.
Guidance for other STIs and onward referral: If you test positive for gonorrhoea, HIV, syphilis, or hepatitis, our team will guide you on the next steps. This might involve contacting your local sexual health clinic. More information can be found by clicking the links below:
Your test kit is sent with a tracking code. You can find the code in the dispatch email or in your member area.
If you did not receive your results 3 working days after returning your samples, please check the tracking code provided on the return envelope on the Royal Mail website.
If this does not solve your issue, please contact our Customer Service Team and we will help resolve the issue.
Our test kits are highly accurate when used correctly. We use the same tests, methods and technology as used in sexual health clinics, ensuring reliable results.
Our test diagnostics are conducted in a laboratory with UKAS Medical laboratory accreditation (ISO 15189). No test is 100% accurate, so there's a small chance that the test will give you a negative result when you do have the infection. It's rare but also possible for the test to be positive when you haven't got the infection.
When used correctly and consistently, condoms are one of the most effective methods of protection against STIs. Other methods include staying up to date with vaccinations (e.g. hepatitis B and HPV), limiting your number of sexual partners and regularly getting tested.
Yes, your privacy is our utmost priority. From the moment you order your test kit to the time you receive your results, your privacy is fully protected. We handle all information and communications discreetly and securely.
We securely store your personal information and test results. You can access these through your private HealthExpress account. We adhere to strict data protection standards to ensure your confidentiality.
While our test kits are competitively priced, you may also find free STI testing services through local health departments or sexual health clinics.
Our at-home kits let you test whenever and wherever you want, without needing to wait for appointments or travel to a clinic.