4-In-1 STI test kit: Chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis & HIV

Chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis & HIV test

We have three 4-in-1 test options available:

• Male - for men who exclusively have sex with women
• MSM - for men who have sex with men
• Female

Required samples for a chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis & HIV test

We require the following samples to test for chlamydia and gonorrhoea:

• Male - Urine sample
• MSM - Urine sample and swabs from your throat and rectum
• Female - Vaginal swab

Men will need to use this test within 30 days of receiving it. The pack also needs to reach our laboratory within 4 days of providing their urine sample.

To test for syphilis and HIV you need to provide a finger prick blood sample using a small finger pricking device, contained within the kit. You will only need to produce a small amount of blood and it shouldn't hurt.

The test kit contains all the information and equipment you will need to safely collect these samples at home. You can also view the instructions for each test here:

• Male
• MSM
• Female

Confidentiality

Your test results will be completely confidential. We will not inform your GP or anyone else of your test results or that you have used our service unless you specifically ask us to.

Chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis & HIV test prices

The price of your STI test will differ depending on the option you pick:

• Male - £59.95
• Female - £59.95
• MSM - £104.95

Important information about the chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis & HIV test

This test kit is not suitable for you if you think you have been exposed to HIV within the last 72 hours, if you have any symptoms, you have tested positive for chlamydia or gonorrhoea in the last 6 weeks, or if you have tested positive for HIV in the past.

If you think you have been exposed to HIV within the last 72 hours, you should seek URGENT medical advice from your local sexual health clinic, GP or Accident & Emergency, as HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) may be recommended as treatment.

If you have symptoms, you should NOT use this service. You require a face-to-face assessment at your local sexual health clinic or GP. If you have a skin rash; flu-like illness; fever; sore throat; headache; swollen lymph nodes; and think you are at risk of having HIV, you should seek URGENT medical advice from your local sexual health clinic or GP or call 111.

If you are known to be HIV positive or have recently tested positive, you should seek medical advice from your local sexual health clinic or GP.

If you have tested positive for Syphilis or HIV in the past, you can purchase one of our test kits that does not test for these infections.

What the test is for

The kit tests men for chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis and HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). Only take this test if you do NOT have any symptoms (listed below in FAQ section).

We use a 5th generation HIV test - one of the most sensitive tests that is currently available. The blood sample that you provide will be tested for:

• HIV p24 antigen (protein found in the HIV cell)
• HIV-1 antibodies (made by your body to fight HIV-1)
• HIV-2 antibodies (made by your body to fight HIV-2)

Antigens (protein found in the HIV cell) and antibodies (made by your body to fight HIV) are detectable at different stages of HIV infection.

If you are unsure whether you need this test, you can take our free STI assessment.

How accurate is a chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis & HIV test?

Please note, no test is 100% accurate but it should pick up these STIs if it is done at the correct time. If you are in any doubt, we advise that you go to your nearest sexual health clinic or visit your GP.

When to take a chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis & HIV test

The 'window period' is the time period between potential exposure to HIV e.g. sex without a condom, and the point when the test will give you an accurate result.

Tests done too early may not be accurate.

The window period is different for the four STIs being tested:

• Chlamydia and gonorrhoea: two weeks after exposure
• HIV: 45 days after exposure
• Syphilis: 12 weeks after exposure

However, if you think you might have an STI, you can test immediately and repeat the test after the window period (you will need to purchase two test kits for this).

Accessing results: How long does chlamydia / HIV test take?

Test results are normally ready within 3 working days of your sample arriving at our partner laboratory. You will receive a text and an email when your result is ready.

If you don't receive your results within seven days of posting your sample, contact us via your account.

Understanding your results

If your test result is 'negative' we'll upload the results into your account, which you can access by logging in through our website.

If your HIV result is 'reactive' (i.e. potentially positive) or indeterminate, we will phone you to discuss these results with you. If we cannot get through, we will send you a message asking that you at arrange a telephone consultation through your patient record as soon as possible. We may also need to contact you if your sample is labelled incorrectly.

If you test positive for chlamydia we will offer you free antibiotic treatment, provided that it is clinically appropriate.

If you test positive for gonorrhoea, syphilis or HIV, then we will advise you to attend your local sexual health clinic for further advice and treatment.

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