{"id":5671,"date":"2020-05-01T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-01T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.better2know.co.uk\/blog\/?p=5671"},"modified":"2020-05-05T09:28:28","modified_gmt":"2020-05-05T09:28:28","slug":"home-sti-testing-choosing-the-right-test-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.better2know.co.uk\/blog\/home-sti-testing-choosing-the-right-test-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Home STI Testing: Choosing the right test for you"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you are\nconcerned about your sexual health, don\u2019t wait around. Our Home Sample\nCollection Kits provide a quick and easy alternative to a clinic visit. Choose\nyour test online, collect your samples at home and send to our lab. Simple! But\nwhich test or screen is right for you?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Whether you are looking for a comprehensive screen which will detect a range of STIs, or an individual test for a specific STI you are worried about, we have a suitable option for you. All Better2Know Home Kits are accurate tests and include a full set of instructions detailing how to collect your sample(s), so don\u2019t worry about that part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2018I am really worried about my sexual health and\nI want the most comprehensive test\u2019<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This one is a no brainer. Our Platinum\nScreen<\/a> tests for 11 STIs, providing a complete picture\nof your sexual health. All you need to do is collect a blood and urine sample\nfrom the comfort of your own home. You should wait 28 days since your last\nincident of concern before having this test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018I want to test for a range of the most harmful\nSTIs to gain an overview of my current sexual health\u2019<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The clue is in the name; our Full\nScreen<\/a> tests for seven important infections to provide\nyou with a full picture of your sexual health. Like the Platinum Screen, this\ntest requires a blood and urine sample, and has a 28-day incubation period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018I have an unusual itchiness, discharge or pain\nin my genital area, and I\u2019m worried that it may be an STI\u2019<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In this case, our Comfort\nScreen<\/a> is the perfect solution. This urine-only test\nis designed to detect any infections which may be causing you discomfort down\nbelow. If you are worried about a particular sexual encounter, you should wait\n14 days before having this test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018I have noticed a lump, blister, spot or blemish in my genital area\u2019<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Of course, it is perfectly normal to be\nconcerned about this. Testing for the STIs which could potentially be the cause\nis a good idea to put your mind at rest. With our Blemish\nScreen<\/a>, you can take two swabs of the suspected area\nand send them to our lab for testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018I want to test for a few particular infections\nfor my peace of mind\u2019<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Maybe there are just a few STIs you are concerned\nabout, or maybe you are on a tighter budget. Whatever the reason, we have\nseveral suitable testing options for you to choose from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n