STI Testing
What is it?
Sexually transmitted infection (STI) test is a simple, accurate way for an individual to find out whether they have contracted an infection.
The comprehensive product range includes STI testing for males and females, and tests for some of the most common pathogens including chlamydia, gonorrhoea, herpes, syphilis, and HIV.
When is an STI test useful?
An individual might want an STI test if:
- They are experiencing symptoms that mean they could have an STI
- They engage in unprotected sex (or have engaged in unprotected sex in the past)
- They and/or their partner(s) have multiple sexual partners
- They and/or their partner(s) engage in drug use before/during sex
- They have met someone new and want to be sure they are healthy before beginning a physical relationship.
What can we test for?
We can test for many of the most common STIs including:
- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhoea
- Mycoplasma Genitalium
- Mycoplasma hominis
- Trichomoniasis
- Ureaplasma urealyticum (UTI)
- Ureaplasma parvum (UTI)
- Syphilis
- Herpes
- HIV
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
Why choose AlphaBiolabs for your STI/STD test?
Their STI testing is 100% accurate and reliable based on the samples we receive at our laboratory.
Testing Standards
Better still, all their STI/STD tests have been developed in accordance with stringent guidelines as set by the British Association for Sexual Health & HIV (BASHH), Faculty of Sexual Reproductive Health (FSHR) and the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). UKAS-accredited to the international quality standard ISO 17025 for our laboratory testing.
All STI tests have been developed in accordance with stringent guidelines as set by the British Association for Sexual Health & HIV (BASHH), Faculty of Sexual Reproductive Health (FSHR) and the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
They therefore meet the highest possible quality standard for STI testing, including laboratory testing methods and sample types used for testing.
Samples required
The below table shows the sample types required for each of the pathogens.
Prices, from £35.00
SAMPLE TYPE REQUIRED STI/STD Urine sample (males) or vaginal swab (females)* • Chlamydia • Gonorrhoea • Mycoplasma genitalium • Mycoplasma hominis • Trichomoniasis • Ureaplasma parvum (UTI) • Ureaplasma urealyticum Lesion swab sample** • Herpes • Syphilis Finger-prick blood sample* • Syphilis • Hepatitis B • Hepatitis C • HIV
*Suitable for individuals who are symptomatic (have symptoms) or asymptomatic (have no symptoms)
**Must be collected from an active sore or lesion. This method of sample collection is only suitable for individuals who are symptomatic (displaying symptoms)
Results
The format of the test results will differ, depending on the infection being tested for and the sample
type being used for testing.
Finger-prick blood sample
Pathogens: HIV, syphilis (asymptomatic), hepatitis B and hepatitis C
- Reactive – this means that antibodies or antigens for an infection were present in the donor’s
sample at the time of collection - Non-reactive – this means that the antibodies and antigens were NOT present in the donor’s sample at the time of collection.
Lesion swab, urine sample or vaginal swab
Pathogens: Herpes, syphilis (symptomatic), chlamydia, gonorrhoea, trichomoniasis, mycoplasma
genitalium, mycoplasma hominis, urea urealyticum (UTI) and ureaplasma parvum (UTI)
- Detected – this means that the individual had a detectable infection at the time of sample collection
- Not detected – this means that the individual did not have a detectable infection at the time of sample collection.
For all general enquiries or requests please contact us using the email above. We will get back to you within 24 hours.
The Fitzrovia Hospital, 13-14 Fitzroy Square, London, W1T 6AH
Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:00 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
02035323471
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