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Sexual Health

Essential STI Screen

Discreet, accurate, and GMC-reviewed. Four of the most important STIs screened from a single home collection kit.

4 pathogens Discreet home sample kit Results in 3 to 5 working days GMC physician review
4.8 (214 reviews)
£79.00

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Collection method Self-collected fingerstick
Quantity 1 kit
1
UKAS accredited ISO 15189 laboratory
UK GDPR secure Barcoded, anonymous sample
GMC-reviewed Physician-signed report
Essential STI Screen
UKAS ISO 15189
Accredited
Product description

A four-pathogen sexual health screen covering HIV, syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhoea. Discreet home sample collection. GMC physician review.

Regular sexual health screening is a normal, responsible part of managing your health — especially following a new partner, unprotected sex, or any change in sexual behaviour. This four-pathogen screen covers the most commonly encountered sexually transmitted infections in the UK: HIV (with our fourth-generation antigen-antibody combination test, detecting infection from 45 days post-exposure), syphilis (RPR and TPHA serology), chlamydia (NAAT from a urine or swab sample), and gonorrhoea (NAAT). All testing is conducted at a UKAS ISO 15189-accredited laboratory. Your samples are handled with complete discretion, and results are delivered securely to your online dashboard. A GMC-registered physician reviews every result and provides clear guidance on treatment pathways where necessary. Early detection of any of these infections significantly improves treatment outcomes and reduces transmission.

Reviewed by the Trupoint medical board · Last updated June 2026
What we measure

Every biomarker, explained

Understand what each marker measures, why it matters, and what the science says — not just a list of numbers.

4
Biomarkers in this panel
2
Physiological systems covered
1
Sample
24 - 48
Hours
4 MARKERS

Viral Infections

4 MARKERS

Bacterial Infections

Is this right for me?

Who this test is for

This panel is designed for adults who want a comprehensive, evidence-based picture of their metabolic health — not a GP referral panel.

With A New Sexual Partner

Anyone with a new sexual partner or after unprotected sex

Have Sex With Men (Msm)

Men who have sex with men (MSM) — recommended at least every 3 months

Women Planning A Pregnancy Who Want

Women planning a pregnancy who want to confirm their sexual health status

People Returning From Regions With Higher

People returning from regions with higher STI prevalence

Simply Wants The Reassurance Of A

Anyone who simply wants the reassurance of a regular sexual health check

Not appropriate for People with symptoms suggestive of an active STI — visit a sexual health clinic for same-day testing and treatment. Those requiring urgent post-exposure prophylaxis for HIV — call 111 or attend A&E within 72 hours of potential exposure
Transparency

Test limitations

All STI tests have a window period — the time between infection and when the test can reliably detect it. For HIV, our fourth-generation test has a 45-day window period from the moment of potential exposure. Syphilis serology has a window of approximately 3 to 6 weeks. Chlamydia and gonorrhoea NAAT have a shorter window of approximately 1 to 2 weeks. Testing before the window period has elapsed may produce a false negative result. If you are within the window period for any pathogen, retesting after the full window has passed is recommended. This panel does not test for herpes simplex virus, HPV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, Mycoplasma genitalium, trichomonas, or other STIs — see our comprehensive screens for these.

Reviewed annually by our medical advisory board.
The process

How it works

From order to physician-reviewed report in as little as three working days.

Day 0

Order your kit

Discreet packaging. No identifying information on the outer envelope.

Day 1

Collect your samples

Urine sample and/or swabs as directed. Full instructions included.

Day 2

Post to the lab

Pre-paid Royal Mail envelope; same-day despatch recommended.

Day 3

View results securely

Online dashboard, password-protected. Results in 3 to 5 working days.

Sample collection

Choose how you collect

Three options designed to fit your schedule, location, and preference — all producing a laboratory-standard sample.

Eligibility

Adults 18+ in mainland UK. Not suitable if you have had a transfusion in the last 3 months.

Availability

Order anytime; kit dispatched within 24 hours Mon–Fri.

Turnaround

Allow 24–48 hours for sample transit on top of lab processing time.

Why Trupoint

Built on rigorous science and UK regulatory standards

Every test is processed in a UKAS ISO 15189-accredited laboratory, overseen by GMC-registered physicians, and governed by UK GDPR. No overseas processing, no offshore data.

ISO 15189 accredited laboratory
GMC-registered physician review
CQC-registered service
GDPR-compliant data handling
2.4M+
Tests processed
99.4%
On-time results
11 yrs
Lab partnership tenure
Before your test

Preparation instructions

Follow these guidelines to ensure accurate, reproducible results. Most markers are sensitive to recent food, exercise, and sleep.

Please do

  • For urine chlamydia and gonorrhoea: do not urinate for at least 1 hour before collecting your urine sample
  • Collect samples at least 14 days after the potential exposure event for chlamydia and gonorrhoea
  • Collect the HIV and syphilis blood spot 45 days or more after the potential exposure event

Please avoid

  • Do not douche or use vaginal washes before collecting a vaginal swab
  • Do not use antibiotic medications for at least 2 weeks before testing for chlamydia or gonorrhoea
Support

Frequently asked questions

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Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate is the HIV test?

Our fourth-generation HIV test detects both the p24 antigen (present from approximately 2 weeks after infection) and HIV antibodies (developing from approximately 4 to 6 weeks). Testing after 45 days post-exposure captures greater than 99 percent of infections. Testing at 90 days post-exposure is considered definitively conclusive by most UK and international guidelines. A reactive result is confirmed by a repeat specialist test before a formal positive result is communicated. If you have had a potential high-risk exposure in the last 72 hours, do not wait for testing — call 111 for guidance on post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), which must be started within 72 hours to be effective.

What is the window period and why does it matter?

The window period is the time between infection with a sexually transmitted pathogen and the point at which a test can reliably detect that infection. During the window period, you may be infectious but your test result could be falsely negative. For HIV this is 45 days with our test; for chlamydia and gonorrhoea it is 1 to 2 weeks; for syphilis approximately 3 to 6 weeks. If you test within the window period and get a negative result, you should retest after the window has passed to be confident in your result. Our physician commentary will advise on retesting if your sample was collected within a potential window period.

Is this test completely confidential?

Yes. Your sample and results are processed under your Trupoint Health account, which is password-protected and compliant with GDPR. The outer packaging bears no identifying brand name. Your results are not shared with your GP, NHS, or any third party without your explicit consent. The only exception is our physician’s duty of care obligation if a result indicated an immediate risk to life, which is not applicable for routine STI results. You can choose to share your results with your GP or sexual health clinic at your discretion.

What happens if a result is positive?

A positive result for chlamydia, gonorrhoea, or syphilis will be flagged in your physician commentary with clear guidance on seeking treatment. All three are effectively treatable with appropriate antibiotics. Chlamydia and uncomplicated gonorrhoea are typically treated with a single antibiotic course from a GP or sexual health clinic. Syphilis requires penicillin-based treatment prescribed by a sexual health clinic. A reactive HIV result will be followed up by our physician with urgent guidance on confirmatory testing and referral to HIV care services, where highly effective antiretroviral treatment is available that allows people to live full and healthy lives.

How often should I get screened?

Frequency depends on your sexual activity and risk profile. NHS guidance recommends that all sexually active adults test at least annually. Men who have sex with men (MSM) are recommended to test every 3 months. Individuals with multiple partners or those using condoms inconsistently should test after each new partner. Regular testing normalises sexual health care and means that any infection is caught and treated promptly, before transmission to others and before complications develop. There is no minimum interval for retesting if you have had a new potential exposure.

Should I tell recent sexual partners if I test positive?

Yes — partner notification is an important and responsible step. If you test positive for a bacterial STI, your recent sexual partners should be informed so they can test and, if necessary, receive treatment before unknowingly passing the infection to others. Sexual health clinics can assist with anonymous partner notification on your behalf if you prefer not to contact partners directly. HIV-positive individuals are legally and ethically obligated to disclose to sexual partners; specialist HIV care teams provide comprehensive support for this process.