Description
Confidential screening for the four most commonly tested sexually transmitted infections, taken at home and posted in plain packaging.
What this test screens for
Chlamydia, gonorrhoea, HIV and syphilis.
Who it is for
- A new partner, or more than one partner
- Condomless sex
- A partner who has tested positive
- Routine sexual health checks
- Peace of mind before starting a new relationship
Window periods — test too early and the result is meaningless
Every STI test has a window period: the time between exposure and when the test can reliably detect infection. Testing inside that window gives false reassurance.
- Chlamydia and gonorrhoea: 2 weeks after exposure
- HIV (4th generation): 45 days after exposure
- Syphilis: 12 weeks after exposure
If you are inside these windows, either wait or test now and repeat later. We will tell you which applies.
Preparing for your test
Chlamydia and gonorrhoea are tested on a urine sample or a swab. Use first-catch urine — the first part of the stream — and do not urinate for at least one hour beforehand. HIV and syphilis are tested on a finger-prick blood sample.
If a result is positive
You will be contacted by a GP and told clearly what it means and what to do. Chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis and HIV are notifiable infections in Ireland, which places certain public health reporting duties on the clinicians involved. Your GP will explain exactly what that means for you.
Partner notification matters, and support is available for it — you do not have to handle that conversation unaided.
If you have symptoms
Discharge, pain passing urine, sores, ulcers or pelvic pain warrant an in-person sexual health assessment rather than a postal test. Symptoms need examining.
What happens next
Once the laboratory reports, a GP registered with the Irish Medical Council reviews your result alongside the information you gave us and explains what it means in plain English. GP review is included in the price — we do not release raw numbers without interpretation.
Important limitations
This is a screening test, not a diagnosis. A result in range does not rule out every cause of a symptom, and a result out of range does not by itself confirm a condition. If you feel unwell, see a doctor in person regardless of what this test shows. This service is not for emergencies — call 112 or 999 if you are seriously unwell.
