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7-in-1 STI Test
A PCR test that looks for seven sexually transmitted or genital infections from a single sample: first-catch urine or a self-taken vaginal swab.
- Doctor-reviewed results
- Laboratory analysis
- 1 to 2 working days from lab receipt
- No fasting required
What’s included
7 infections tested for
Chlamydia trachomatis
Tests for chlamydia, a sexually transmitted infection that can affect the genitals, throat, bottom and eyes. Most people who have it do not notice any symptoms. It is treated with antibiotics, and without treatment it can lead to serious problems, including pelvic inflammatory disease and infertility.
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Tests for gonorrhoea, a bacterial sexually transmitted infection that can affect the genitals, throat, bottom and eyes. Not everyone who has it gets symptoms. It is treated with antibiotics, and without treatment it can lead to serious problems, including pelvic inflammatory disease and infertility.
Mycoplasma genitalium
A bacterium that, along with chlamydia, is one of the two organisms most often found when a man has urethritis (inflammation of the urethra) not caused by gonorrhoea. It has also been linked to urethritis that persists or keeps coming back.
Ureaplasma urealyticum/parvum
Ureaplasma urealyticum and parvum, bacteria that can be linked to urinary and genital symptoms in some people. They are also carried harmlessly by many, so a result is read alongside your symptoms.
Trichomonas vaginalis
The organism (a protozoan) that causes trichomoniasis, a sexually transmitted infection. It can cause discharge, itching or pain when passing urine, but many people have no symptoms at all.
Gardnerella vaginalis
Gardnerella vaginalis is one of the bacteria that overgrow in bacterial vaginosis (BV), an imbalance of vaginal bacteria in which the normal lactobacilli are lost and the vagina becomes less acidic. BV is not usually classed as a sexually transmitted infection.
Herpes simplex virus (PCR)
A swab from a sore tested by PCR, which looks for the DNA of herpes simplex virus and can tell type 1 from type 2. The virus is more likely to be found early in an episode than when the sore is tested later.
Overview
A PCR test for seven organisms from a single sample, for people with genital symptoms such as discharge, irritation or pain passing urine who want several possible causes checked at once. Some of the organisms it looks for, such as Gardnerella and Ureaplasma, live harmlessly in many people, and UK guidance does not recommend testing for them, or for Mycoplasma genitalium, if you have no symptoms. For a routine check after a new partner, the chlamydia and gonorrhoea test is the recommended choice.
For someone with genital symptoms such as discharge, irritation or pain passing urine who wants several possible causes checked from one sample. It does not test blood-borne infections (HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B or C), so it is not a complete STI screen on its own.
Who this is for and who it isn’t
Who it’s for
- Adults aged 18 and over
- Anyone wanting one thorough check after a new partner or several partners
- People with genital symptoms who want several possible causes checked from one sample
Who it isn’t for
- This is a genital PCR screen and it does not include the blood-borne infections. There is no HIV, no syphilis, no hepatitis B and no hepatitis C in this panel, so it is not a complete sexual health screen on its own. Timing matters more than anything else here: a test taken too soon after the exposure you are worried about can miss an infection that is present, and the preparation section above sets out the window periods.
- Free, confidential testing is available from NHS sexual health services, and if you have severe pain, fever, or pain in the lower abdomen, see a clinician now.
- Anyone with a new, severe or worsening symptom: contact your GP or call NHS 111. A test you buy today is not a substitute for being examined.
Common reasons people choose this test
- Unusual discharge, or a change in its colour or smell
- Pain or burning when passing urine
- Itching, soreness or irritation around the genitals
- A partner who has been told they have an infection
- Symptoms that have not settled after a chlamydia and gonorrhoea test
These are reasons people choose to test, not signs that something is wrong. A result is one part of a picture your doctor puts together with your history and an examination.
What your result looks like
Every result is shown with the unit and the reference range exactly as the laboratory reported it, with the doctor’s note underneath.
- Chlamydia trachomatisDetected
- Result
- Detected
- Range
- Not detected
- Neisseria gonorrhoeaeNegative
- Result
- Not detected
- Range
- Not detected
- Mycoplasma genitaliumNegative
- Result
- Not detected
- Range
- Not detected
| Marker | Result | Units | Range | Flag |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia trachomatis | Detected | n/a | Not detected | Detected |
| Neisseria gonorrhoeae | Not detected | n/a | Not detected | Negative |
| Mycoplasma genitalium | Not detected | n/a | Not detected | Negative |
Doctor’s note (example)
Chlamydia has been detected. It is treatable: a sexual health clinic or your GP would usually discuss a short course of antibiotics, and recent partners need testing. We explain both, and how to tell partners anonymously if you prefer.
…and 4 more markers. Values above are examples. Your report shows your own results with the laboratory’s units and reference range for your age and sex, reviewed, signed and released by a GMC-registered doctor.
How it works
- Your kit arrivesPosted to your door, with instructions and what you need to send your sample back.
- You take your sampleFirst-catch urine or a self-taken vaginal swab, collected at home using the kit we post you
- The laboratory analyses itYour sample is processed for the measurements included in this test. Lab processing typically takes 1 to 2 working days from receipt of your sample.
- A doctor reviews and releases itA GMC-registered doctor reads every result and signs the report before it reaches you.
- Sample
- Home urine or swab kit
- Preparation
- Read instructions below
- Who it's for
- Any sex · ages 18+
How to prepare
For chlamydia and gonorrhoea, UK sexual health practice is to test at least 2 weeks after the exposure you are worried about, and to test again later if you tested sooner than that. The reliable testing window for Mycoplasma genitalium is not established. Ask a sexual health clinician when to test and whether a repeat is needed. If you have symptoms, seek advice now rather than waiting to test. A PCR test only finds herpes while the virus is actively being shed, so there is no point after which a negative herpes result becomes conclusive. Post your sample the same day you take it, and avoid posting just before a weekend or a bank holiday.
What we can and can’t tell you
The reference range beside each result is the laboratory’s own. A result in range is not a clean bill of health and a result outside it is not a diagnosis. Most ranges cover about 95% of healthy people, so about 1 in 20 healthy people fall just outside any one range. No test result replaces an examination or your own doctor’s judgement, and none of these panels is a cancer screening programme.
Read the full note
Infection tests are reported as detected or not detected, not against a normal range. A not-detected result applies only to the infections tested, the site the sample came from and the time it was taken: an infection caught too recently to show up can be missed, so a test taken too soon after an exposure may need repeating. Some organisms in this panel, such as Gardnerella and Ureaplasma, live harmlessly in many people, so those results are read alongside your symptoms.
Chlamydia, gonorrhoea and trichomonas are different: if one of them is detected, it usually needs antibiotic treatment even if you feel well. If you have symptoms that are new, severe or getting worse, contact your GP, an NHS sexual health clinic or NHS 111 rather than waiting for a result.
Frequently asked questions
How soon after sex can I test?
UK practice is to test at least two weeks after the exposure you are worried about, and to test again later if you tested sooner than that. The preparation section on this page has the details, including Mycoplasma genitalium and herpes.
Which sample do I give?
Either first-catch urine or a self-taken vaginal swab. UK guidance recommends urine if you have a penis and a vaginal swab if you have a vagina. Your kit contains one of the two, with instructions for it.
Why are HIV, syphilis and hepatitis not included?
Those infections need a blood sample and this is a urine or swab PCR test. We sell an HIV blood test separately, and NHS sexual health services offer full screening free of charge.
Is it confidential?
Yes. The kit arrives in plain packaging and your results are released only to your secure portal. Our privacy policy explains how your information is handled and when it may be shared to provide your care.
What happens if something is positive?
A doctor reviews the result and the report explains what it means and what to do next, which is usually treatment through your GP or a sexual health clinic. A clinic can also help with letting partners know.
What happens if Mycoplasma genitalium is found?
If Mycoplasma genitalium is found, the laboratory automatically tests for antibiotic resistance so the right treatment can be chosen. UK guidance recommends this test for every positive result where possible. A doctor explains the result and how to get treatment, usually through a sexual health clinic.
How long do results take?
The laboratory typically takes 1 to 2 working days from receiving your sample. This does not include kit delivery, sample collection or return postage. A doctor reviews your results before they are released.
Can I choose a home kit or a clinic?
This test uses first-catch urine or a self-taken vaginal swab, not a blood sample. The kit arrives by post with step-by-step instructions and what you need to send it back.
Is a doctor involved?
Yes. Every result is reviewed by a GMC-registered doctor who signs it off and explains what it means and what to do next.
What happens to my sample and results?
Your sample is tested at a UKAS-accredited laboratory (ISO 15189). A GMC-registered doctor then reads every result and signs the report before it is released to your secure portal, so nothing reaches you unreviewed. For each infection tested, the report says whether it was detected or not detected, with the doctor's note on what that means for you. Some of the organisms tested for, such as Gardnerella and Ureaplasma, live harmlessly in many people, so finding one does not always mean you need treatment. If treatment would help, the report explains how to get it, usually through your GP or an NHS sexual health clinic, and whether a partner needs to be involved. If a result needs urgent attention, the reviewing doctor is alerted straight away and we contact you by phone the same working day rather than leaving it in the portal for you to find.
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