Extended STI Test Kit

Our extended STI home test kit detects the presence of the following infections:

• genital chlamydia
• genital gonorrhoea
• herpes
• mycoplasma
• trichomonas
• ureaplasma
• gardnerella vaginalis

The test will not detect any of these infections in your throat or anus. This kit may not detect herpes if you do not have active lesions at the time of testing. If you are concerned that you might have herpes, we would recommend that you take a swab test of the area, using a test that is specifically designed for herpes detection.

The test is a PCR test which is an accurate method of analysing a short sequence of DNA or RNA, even in urine samples containing only minute quantities of DNA or RNA.

• We will send you a test kit in discreet packaging
• Provide a urine or swab sample in the container we send you
• Post the sample to our partner laboratory using the pre-paid envelope
• We will contact you as soon as your results are ready

Some of the infections may not be detected by our extended STI test if you caught the infection within the last two weeks.

If you are worried you may have caught an infection from a recent incident, we recommend you wait until two weeks after the incident to get tested.

If you think you may have been exposed to HIV in the last 72 hours please visit your local GUM clinic immediately.

• Chlamydia: 2 weeks
• Gonorrhoea: 2 weeks
• Mycoplasma genitalium: 2 weeks
• Trichomonas vaginalis: 2 weeks
• Ureaplasma urelayticum: 2 weeks
• Herpes Type I & II: 2 weeks for swab test
• Gardnerella vaginalis: at the time of symptoms

Some of the infections may not be detected by our extended STI test if you caught the infection within the last 2 to 4 weeks.

If you are worried you may have caught chlamydia or gonorrhoea from a recent incident, we recommend you wait until 2 weeks after the incident to get tested.

If you think you may have been exposed to HIV in the last 72 hours please visit your local sexual health clinic immediately.

You will receive your test kit from us within 3-5 working days of placing your order.

Results are generally available 3-5 days after your sample reaches the laboratory.

Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections and often shows no symptoms.

Gonorrhoea is also a common STI; symptoms in men are most commonly burning pain when peeing or a discharge from the tip of the penis. In women gonorrhoea often shows no symptoms, but symptoms can include pain when peeing or a discharge from the vagina.

Herpes is a common infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). It can cause painful blisters on the genitals and the surrounding areas.

Mycoplasma is caused by a very small parasitic bacterium that can affect both men and women.

Trichomonas is caused by a small organism called a flagellate. The infection is mostly without symptoms in men, but often leads to a vaginal discharge in women.

Ureaplasma is a bacterium that can be passed on through sexual contact. A large proportion of the sexually active population is infected with ureaplasma without it causing any problems; however, it can cause symptoms of urethritis (inflammation of the tube that carries urine from the body).

Gardnerella vaginalis is a common cause of vaginal discharge in women or unspecific urethritis in men. A positive test result for gardnerella only requires treatment if you are experiencing symptoms.

If you test positive for chlamydia, trichomoniasis or herpes you will be able to request your treatment online. One of our online doctors will review your request and approve treatment if this is appropriate.

If you test positive for any other STI you will need to visit your GP or GUM clinic to get treated.