Syphilis
A test to take if you believe you’ve been exposed to syphilis
Our syphilis test uses a blood sample to diagnose syphilis from 10 days after exposure. This is the most straightforward and simple syphilis test that we offer.
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Postal test£75
We'll send a sample collection kit to your door
- Clinic test£115
Visit a private STD clinic to deposit your sample
- Home visit£215
A nurse will visit your home address. Additional fee may apply in remote areas.
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Accurate from 10 days
This is the amount of time you must wait from exposure to testing
- Turnaround time 1 day
The turnaround time in working days, once your sample is received by the lab.
- Home Test & Home Visit available
We'll send a sample collection kit to your door
Collection methods:
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Who is this test for?
This test is designed for anyone who believes they may have come into contact with syphilis after being alerted by a previous sexual partner. If you are showing symptoms of syphilis, our Syphilis & Herpes Swab Test is more appropriate due to the similarity of symptoms in the two conditions.
Turnaround Times
This test has a 1 day turnaround time after it’s received by our laboratory.
When can I take this test?
Please be advised that this test will only offer the advised level of accuracy 10 days after potential exposure. If you were diagnosed more recently than 10 days please contact our customer services team who will discuss your testing options with you.
Clinic test procedure
This test is only available as a clinic test or by using our home visits service. 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 blood sample
The Syphilis test requires a blood and urine sample. The blood sample is collected by a trained nurse or doctor. They’ll take care of you and ensure you’re comfortable, but it will require the use of a needle.
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.
3. Your blood sample
Your blood sample will be collected using a finger prick sample collection kit. Full instructions will be provided with the kit and it’s important you follow them closely.
4. 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.