Profile 3

Who is this test for?

This test is designed for people who want to diagnose the most common sexually transmitted infections, without looking into a diagnosis for the more serious blood borne STIs. It’s useful if you are exhibiting symptoms affecting the genitals, including discharge, painful urination, or an itching or burning sensation affecting the urethra.

Turnaround Time

This test can take up to 3 days to gain accurate results once received by the lab. Your sample is sent by either courier or Royal Mail First Class and will usually arrive at the laboratory 24-48 hours following deposit.

Incubation Period

Please be advised that this test will only offer the advised level of accuracy against all conditions 14 days after potential exposure. If you believe you came into contact sooner than 14 days, contact our customer services team who will explain the most effective testing option available to you.

Is this test right for me?

If you’re only interested in testing for the urine based infections then this test is fine, however it doesn’t test for other common STDs such as HIV or syphilis. If you want a complete picture of your sexual health then we recommend our Profile 1 test. Find out more by contacting our customer services line.

Clinic test procedure

By selecting a clinic test you’ll be assisted by a nurse or doctor in one of our sexual health clinics located across the country.

1. Book your test

To book this test, simply press the ‘Select This Test’ button above. You’ll then be taken to our booking page where you can choose the best clinic for your needs.

2. Arrive at the clinic

Our clinics are all based in a discreet setting and because many of them are general health clinics, there’s no reason why anyone will know that you’re there for a sexual health screening. Just let the receptionist know who you are upon arrival.

3. Your urine sample

The Profile 3 test only requires a urine sample. This will be deposited by you in a clinic toilet, with the nurse or doctor providing you with full instructions before you deposit the sample. For the test to be fully accurate you must catch the first stream of urine.

4. Now we’ll take care of your results

Once you’ve deposited your sample, we’ll take care of the rest. We’ll notify you of your results using our online portal as soon as they’re reported by the laboratory.

Home test procedure

By choosing a home test we’ll post a sample kit to your door for you to collect the sample in your own home, before returning it in a prepaid envelope. Detailed instructions will be provided with the kit, but here’s how the process works.

1. Book your test

To book this test, simply press the ‘Select This Test’ button above. You’ll then be taken to our booking page where you will need to select the Postal Test option.

2. We’ll post the kit

As soon as we receive your order the kit will be dispatched with all of the paperwork you’ll require. Our kits are sent by first class post unless you choose the Click & Collect option.

4. Your urine sample

Your urine sample requires the first stream of urine to be collected. Fill the sample kit to the advised line and ensure that the lid is securely fastened.

5. Now we’ll take care of your results

We provide you with a return postage envelope that can be sent directly to our laboratory. Simply put the package in the post box and as soon as it’s received by the lab we will begin testing.