Your Guide to Discreet, At-Home Testing for Chlamydia & Gonorrhoea in the UK

Your Guide to Discreet, At-Home Testing for Chlamydia & Gonorrhoea in the UK

Worried about privacy, time, or the embarrassment of visiting a clinic? You’re not alone. In the UK, a growing number of people are choosing home vaginal swab tests to check for chlamydia and gonorrhoea—two common STIs that often go unnoticed.

Why Test at Home?

• Discretion: No uncomfortable conversations, quick sample collection at home
• Accuracy: The Aptima multisite swab kit is the same trusted tech used in clinics
• Fast results: Get clear, confidential results within 2 days

How Do I Use the Home Vaginal Swab Test?

Your trusted Mayfield Clinic at-home kit contains everything you need:

• Unpack the kit and read the instructions first
• Wash your hands thoroughly
• Open the sterile swab and follow the guide to collect your vaginal sample (it’s quick and painless)
• Place the swab in the provided tube as directed
• Use the prepaid shipping to send your sample to our UK lab

What Should I Do After Taking the Test?

• Await your result within just 2 days
• If positive, seek prompt treatment from your GP or NHS sexual health clinic
• Alert any recent sexual partners so they can be tested and treated

If you’re nervous about the process or need advice, our team at Mayfield Clinic is happy to help.

What If I Choose Not to Buy a Kit?

• Contact your local NHS sexual health service for free testing options
• Practise safe sex using condoms to reduce future risk
• Stay alert to any changes in your health and get routine checks if you're sexually active

At Mayfield Clinic, you can also choose to book an in-person blood or swab test at one of our UK locations for peace of mind.

Ready for a discreet, reliable home STI test? Learn more or purchase your kit now.