The Female Sexual Health Advanced Screen blood and vaginal swab test covers a wide range of common infections and provides patients’ with a fast and simple way to check up on sexual health.  

Certain STI’s don’t always cause symptoms and can develop into more serious conditions if untreated. It can take three weeks to test positive after exposure to some sexually transmitted diseases. Please take this into account when considering the timing of the Female Sexual Health Test. If the test is carried out too early, it is recommended to repeat the test after a few weeks.  

This test provides an analysis of 6 essential biomarkers including: 

• Chlamydia 
• Gonorrhoea 
• Hepatitis B Surface Antigen 
• Hepatitis C Antibodies 
• HIV 1&2 Antibodies & p4 Antigen 
• Syphilis IgM/IgG 

Process:  

This test uses a simple finger-prick blood sample and a vaginal swab, so the patient can carry out this test in clinic, alternatively the patient can do so in the comfort of their own home.   

The process is quick, easy and efficient, simply take the samples, register the test and return it to the London Medical Laboratory using the Royal Mail 1st Class Tracked envelope included in the box. 

Results: 

A report will be received via email with the results of the test. All of the test results are reviewed by London Medical Laboratory in-house GPs, who will highlight anything that may need further investigation or follow up with a doctor.**  

**It is important to note that blood tests alone are not a substitute for seeing a doctor, particularly if the patient has any symptoms. The patient should not make a diagnosis or start any treatment without a consultation with a doctor or suitably trained healthcare professional. 

*Samples will be processed at London Medical Laboratory, the time it takes to get results back is dependent on Royal Mail.