How to use your STI test kit
With the SH:24 STI test kits, you’ll take samples from parts of your body at home.
We give you all the instructions and kit you need to make this simple and straightforward. Post your samples back to our lab for testing. And get your results by text, quickly and confidentially.
How to use your test kit
All our test kits come with detailed step-by-step instructions to help you take samples at home. Here you can take a look at how to use our kits.
Blood sample
Use this kit to take a finger-prick blood sample that can be tested for HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B and hepatitis C. Check out our instructions and advice for taking your sample.
Urine sample
If you have a penis, we’ll ask for you to send a urine sample to the lab so we can test for chlamydia and gonorrhoea. Read our step-by-step instructions for taking your sample.
Vaginal swab sample
If you have a vagina, you can test for chlamydia and gonorrhoea by wiping a swab inside your vagina. Find out more about using your kit.
Throat swab sample
It can be possible to get gonorrhoea or chlamydia in your throat. If we send you a throat swab, you'll need to take a sample from the back of your throat to test for these infections.
Rectal swab sample
Gonorrhoea and chlamydia can be passed on during anal sex. If we need to check for infections in your anus, we'll include a swab in your kit so you can take a sample from your anus.
