Private Sexual Health Clinic & STI Test Prices UK 2026
Compare private sexual health services from 8 UK providers — from individual STI tests and comprehensive screens to home testing kits. See what each costs, how fast you get results, and when the NHS or private route is right for you.
According to TreatCompare comparison of 8 UK sexual health providers, a private STI screen costs £69–299 depending on the panel. Individual tests start from £29. Home testing kits are available from £29 with results in 2–5 days. NHS sexual health clinics offer free testing.
How much do private STI tests and sexual health services cost in the UK in 2026?
Market data: comprehensive STI screens
7 providers · April 2026Notable sexual health testing providers
Providers that stand out on specific attributes. Based on verified data — not a recommendation.
The STI Clinic
from £29Order online, attend local clinic. Results in 1–3 days via secure portal.
Better2Know
from £49UK's largest provider. 200+ clinics. Walk-in available. Full range of tests.
LetsGetChecked
from £45 (home kit)CE-marked home kits. Discreet delivery. Nurse support for positive results.
56 Dean Street
Free (NHS)Free NHS walk-in clinic in London. Full STI screening. PrEP available.
Price guide
STI Screen Basic
£99
£69 – £149
Tests for the four most common sexually transmitted infections: chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis, and HIV. Uses urine sample and blood test.
Results in 1–3 days. Recommended after unprotected sex or new sexual partner.
STI Screen Comprehensive
£199
£149 – £299
Full-panel testing for 10+ infections including hepatitis B/C, herpes (HSV-1/2), mycoplasma genitalium, ureaplasma, and trichomoniasis — beyond the basic four.
Blood, urine, and swab samples. Covers virtually all common and uncommon STIs.
Individual STI Test
£45
£30 – £69
A single-infection test for one specific STI such as chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis, or herpes. Useful when you know what you need to test for.
Fastest turnaround — some results same day. Home kits available for chlamydia and gonorrhoea.
Sexual Health Consultation
£80
£50 – £120
Private consultation with a sexual health specialist to discuss symptoms, testing needs, contraception, or ongoing conditions like recurrent herpes or HPV management.
Face-to-face or online. Prescriptions issued if needed.
HIV Test (Rapid)
£35
£29 – £59
A rapid finger-prick blood test for HIV antibodies, with results in 15–20 minutes. Tests for both HIV-1 and HIV-2.
4th generation tests are accurate from 4 weeks after exposure. Free at NHS clinics.
Hepatitis Screening
£65
£45 – £99
Blood test for hepatitis B and C — viral infections affecting the liver. Hepatitis C is curable; hepatitis B is preventable by vaccine.
Recommended if exposed via sexual contact, blood, or travel to endemic areas.
HPV Test
£95
£65 – £149
Tests for human papillomavirus — the most common STI globally. Certain HPV strains (16, 18) are linked to cervical, throat, and anal cancers.
Self-swab home kits available. HPV vaccination prevents the highest-risk strains.
Contraception Consultation
£40
£30 – £60
A private consultation to discuss and prescribe contraceptive methods — the pill, patch, implant, IUD/IUS, or injection.
Prescriptions issued. Free from NHS and sexual health clinics if preferred.
Providers compared
Better2Know
Nationwide clinics
From
£49
UK's largest private STI testing provider. 200+ clinics. Tests from £49. Walk-in and booked appointments available.
- Results
- 1–3 days
Sexual Health London (SHL)
London + home kits
From
£35
NHS-backed service for London residents. Home testing kits from £35. Free for some groups. Online ordering.
- Results
- 2–5 days
Your Sexual Health
Nationwide clinics
From
£40
Network of private clinics across the UK. Individual tests from £40. Comprehensive screens available. Fast results.
- Results
- 1–2 days
Superdrug Health Clinics
High street + online
From
£30
Online STI test kits from £30 delivered to your door. Nurse clinics in select stores. Discreet packaging.
- Results
- 2–3 days
LetsGetChecked
Home kits
From
£45
Home STI testing kits from £45. CE-marked tests. Nurse support line for positive results. Discreet delivery.
- Results
- 2–5 days
Freedomhealth
Nationwide clinics
From
£35
Private sexual health clinics across the UK. Tests from £35. Same-day appointments in many locations.
- Results
- 1–2 days
The STI Clinic
Online ordering + clinics
From
£29
Order online, attend a local clinic for sample collection. Tests from £29. Results via secure online portal.
- Results
- 1–3 days
56 Dean Street
NHS walk-in (London)
From
Free
Free NHS sexual health clinic in Soho, London. Walk-in and booked appointments. Full STI screening. PrEP available.
- Results
- Same day – 7 days
Should you go private or use the NHS?
NHS route
NHS sexual health clinics offer free STI testing, treatment, and contraception. Services are confidential and available without GP referral. Walk-in clinics are available in most towns and cities. You can also order free home test kits online in many areas.
Typical wait: Same day (walk-in) to 2 weeks (booked)
Private route
Same-day or next-day appointments. Choose your provider. No referral needed in most cases.
Typical wait: 24 hours – 1 week
When private sexual health testing makes sense
You want faster or more convenient testing
Private providers offer same-day or next-day appointments and home test kits. Results are often faster — 1–3 days vs up to 7 days for NHS.
You want a comprehensive panel
NHS clinics typically test for the most common STIs. Private providers offer comprehensive panels covering 10+ infections including mycoplasma, ureaplasma, and herpes typing.
You prefer home testing
Private home kits from £29 let you test discreetly at home. Results come via a secure online portal or app. Some include nurse consultation for positive results.
No local NHS clinic availability
NHS sexual health clinic availability varies by area. Private testing is available nationwide through clinic networks and postal kits.
What to check before booking
- ✓Check if your local NHS sexual health clinic offers walk-in appointments first
- ✓Confirm which infections are included in a "full screen" — it varies by provider
- ✓Ask how results are delivered and how long they take
- ✓Check if treatment is included or costs extra if you test positive
- ✓For home kits, verify the lab is UKAS-accredited
Questions to ask a provider
- ?Which specific infections does this test cover?
- ?How are results delivered and how quickly?
- ?What happens if I test positive — is treatment included?
- ?Is the test suitable for my situation (e.g. how recently was I exposed)?
- ?Are there any additional fees for the consultation or follow-up?
Frequently asked questions
How much is a private STI test?
Can I get free STI testing?
Are home STI tests accurate?
How long do results take?
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Sources & further reading
- BASHH: Clinical guidelines — British Association for Sexual Health and HIV guidelines for STI testing, treatment, and management
- NHS: Sexual health services — Free NHS sexual health clinic locations and services available without GP referral
- UKAS: Accredited testing laboratories — Laboratory accreditation verification for private STI testing providers listed on this page
- UKHSA: STI surveillance and data — UK Health Security Agency STI prevalence data informing which tests are recommended
- PHE: National STI screening programme — Public health screening recommendations and testing window periods referenced in provider guidance
How we compare sexual health prices
Prices are collected from provider websites and verified against published fee schedules. We compare individual test costs, screen panel prices, and home kit prices. Lab accreditation (UKAS) is verified where stated. We do not accept payment for ranking or inclusion.
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