Concierge STI screening · London
Private STI screening in London, discreet, fast and confidential.
A confidential, non-judgmental sexual-health check — in a discreet clinic or by posted home kit — with results delivered securely and treatment arranged privately if needed.
Why patients choose us
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Discreet and non-judgmental
A private, calm clinic (or a posted home kit) — no waiting rooms, no awkward questions, no assumptions.
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Confidential by default
Nothing goes on your NHS record unless you ask us to. Results arrive by secure link, to you only.
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Treatment the same visit
Where a positive result is likely on the day, a consultant can prescribe and start treatment privately.
Indicative pricing
What private STI screening costs in London.
Indicative ranges across our partner clinics and laboratories. Send the details and we quote firm figures across two or three discreet options.
In short
A core four-infection panel in our network: £180–£350, with results in 24–72 hours.
| Test or panel | Indicative range | Appointment time | Results turnaround |
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| Chlamydia + gonorrhoea (NAAT) | £80–£180 | 5–10 min | 24–72 hrs |
| Core panel (chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis, HIV) | £180–£350 | 10–15 min | 24–72 hrs |
| Full comprehensive screen (10+ pathogens) | £300–£550 | 15–20 min | 24–72 hrs |
| HIV-only rapid test | £75–£150 | 15 min | Same visit |
| Home STI test kit (posted, discreet) | £120–£280 | At home | 3–5 days after posting |
| GUM consultant consultation + treatment | £250–£500 | 45–60 min | Same visit |
Prices vary by which infections are included, sample types (swab, urine, blood), and whether treatment is prescribed on the day. We come back with a firm quote within one working day.
The problem
Sexual health should be simple, not shaming.
NHS GUM services are excellent but often busy. Some people want privacy, faster results, a quiet clinic or the option of a posted home kit — with a consultant on the other end of the phone if anything comes back positive. That is what we arrange.
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Worried after an incident?
We help you test at the right time versus the window period — and, if HIV exposure was possible in the last 72 hours, arrange PEP urgently.
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Want to be sure privately?
A discreet clinic or posted home kit, with results by secure link and nothing on your NHS record unless you ask.
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Have symptoms?
A same-week consultant appointment, examination and treatment on the day where a diagnosis is clear.
The journey
From enquiry to results — what happens, in order.
One consultant genitourinary medicine physician from first message to results — usually within a few days.
Phase 1 · Before your visit
Concierge, off-stage for you
Phase 2 · On the day
~10–20 minutes for samples
Phase 3 · After
Concierge, back on
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Before
Tell us what you need
A short, confidential form. What prompted the check, any symptoms, and whether you prefer clinic or a posted home kit.
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Before
We recommend the right panel
Within one working day: which pathogens to screen for, timing versus window periods, and firm pricing.
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Before
We book you in — quietly
A discreet consultant-led clinic in central London, or a posted kit sent in unmarked packaging.
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On the day
Your appointment or sample
10–20 minutes: swabs, urine and a blood sample as needed. Or you post your kit back in the return envelope.
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On the day
Off to a UKAS-accredited lab
Samples are processed at an accredited laboratory — the same ones used by NHS GUM services.
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After
Results by secure link
Results in 24–72 hours (3–5 days for home kits), delivered by a secure link only you can open.
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After
Treatment or all-clear
If anything is positive, a consultant calls you the same day, prescribes treatment and helps you notify partners.
Typical end-to-end: 3–5 days. Urgent (PEP): same day.
When to test
The reasons people come to us.
Different reasons need different panels — and different timing. These are the situations we see most often.
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New partner check
A sensible baseline before a new relationship, or after one has ended.
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After unprotected contact
A confidential screen at the right interval, with clear guidance on window periods.
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Any symptom
Discharge, ulcers, itching, pain or bleeding — assessed properly rather than guessed at.
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Home-kit convenience
A posted kit for the same core pathogens, in unmarked packaging, on your own timing.
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Discreet in-clinic
A quiet consultant-led clinic, no waiting room, and nothing on your GP record.
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PrEP monitoring
Routine three-monthly STI, kidney and HIV monitoring for anyone on PrEP.
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Contact tracing
Partner-notification support — anonymous where possible, always led by you.
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Red flags & PEP
Recent HIV exposure? Post-exposure prophylaxis works within 72 hours — this is urgent, call us.
Popular panels
The panels we arrange most.
What each option is actually for.
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Chlamydia + gonorrhoea NAAT
The two most common bacterial STIs, screened by highly sensitive nucleic-acid amplification.
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Core STI panel
Chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis and HIV — the sensible baseline for most reasons.
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Full comprehensive panel
Adds trichomonas, mycoplasma, hepatitis B and C, herpes and more where indicated.
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HIV-only rapid test
A finger-prick test with a result in 15 minutes, for reassurance outside the window period.
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Syphilis (blood)
A single blood test — the standard screen following possible exposure or as part of a panel.
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Hepatitis B & C
Blood tests for both viruses, with vaccination advice for hepatitis B where relevant.
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Home STI kit
Posted in unmarked packaging: swabs, urine and finger-prick sample done at home and returned.
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PrEP / PEP consultation
Assessment, prescription and follow-up for HIV pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis.
Our vetted London network
A small panel of GUM clinics, we picked them.
Quiet, consultant-led clinics in central London, plus posted home-kit options. Not listed publicly — introductions are made privately, once we understand your situation.
Selection criteria
How we choose every GUM clinic and laboratory in our network.
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CQC-registered private GUM clinics in central London
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Consultants in genitourinary medicine, BASHH-affiliated
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UKAS-accredited laboratories, ISO 15189 compliant
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Results delivered by secure link — no email attachments, no post
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Confidential — nothing shared with your GP or on your NHS record unless you consent
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Treatment prescribed the same visit where clinically indicated
What to know
The practical things worth knowing before you test.
Confidentiality, timing, and the difference between reassurance and a definitive result.
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Confidential by default
Nothing goes to your GP or on your NHS record unless you ask us to. Results are shared with you only.
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Window periods matter
HIV RNA from 10 days, HIV antibody from 45 days, syphilis 12 weeks, hepatitis 12 weeks. Testing too early misses infection.
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A negative early test
A reassuring early result may need a repeat later — we tell you when, so you have a definitive answer.
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PEP within 72 hours
If you may have been exposed to HIV in the last 72 hours, post-exposure prophylaxis can prevent infection. This is urgent — call us.
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PrEP is available
HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis is prescribed on private assessment, with the routine monitoring included.
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Partner notification
Voluntary but strongly encouraged — we can support anonymous notification so partners can test and treat.
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Children and safeguarding
STIs in a child are a safeguarding matter and follow a different, specialist pathway — not this service.
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Some infections are notifiable
Certain infections must be reported to UKHSA in anonymised form — this is a public-health duty, not a breach of your confidentiality.
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Pregnancy screening is separate
Antenatal STI screening is arranged through maternity care and follows a different protocol.
Reading your report
A results sheet can look intimidating. It isn’t.
However many pathogens are screened for, the report follows the same four parts.
A quiet reminder
A negative result close to exposure may need a repeat — window periods are why.
If you want us to talk you through your report before deciding what to do next, just ask.
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Your details and reason for screening
Your details, which panel was run, and the reason behind it — new partner, symptoms, PrEP monitoring or contact.
- 02 Technique
Which panel and sample types
The pathogens tested, the sample types used (swab, urine, blood, finger-prick) and the laboratory methods.
- 03 Findings
Each pathogen, with a clear result
Every organism listed with a plain-English result — negative, positive or equivocal — and any repeat testing suggested.
- 04 Impression
The plan: read this first
What to do next — treatment where indicated, retest interval, partner-notification advice, and any onward referral.
Recognised by major UK insurers
Routine STI screening is generally self-funded; where testing is medically indicated we confirm cover with your insurer.
Frequently asked
Everything we get asked about private STI screening.
Quick, plain answers on cost, referrals, confidentiality, home kits, HIV testing, PrEP and PEP.
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What does a full STI screen actually test for?
A comprehensive private screen typically covers chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis, HIV, hepatitis B and C, trichomonas, mycoplasma genitalium, and can add herpes serology where indicated. A core panel covers the first four. We match the panel to your reason for screening rather than defaulting to everything.
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How much does a private STI test cost in London?
A chlamydia and gonorrhoea NAAT is typically £80–£180, a core four-infection panel £180–£350, and a full comprehensive screen £300–£550. A posted home kit is £120–£280. We confirm firm figures within one working day.
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Do I need a referral?
No. Every private GUM service accepts self-referral, and this is the norm for sexual health — you do not need to see a GP first.
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What is a "window period" and why does it matter?
The window period is the time between exposure and when a test can reliably detect infection. HIV RNA is from around 10 days, HIV antibody testing from 45 days, syphilis and hepatitis around 12 weeks. Testing too early can miss an infection — we advise the right timing.
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Home kit or in-clinic — which is better?
A posted home kit is discreet and covers the core infections well. An in-clinic visit adds a clinical examination, immediate treatment where indicated, and is essential if you have symptoms. We recommend a home kit for routine reassurance and clinic for anything symptomatic or urgent.
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How does HIV testing work?
Options include a same-visit finger-prick rapid test (result in 15 minutes), a fourth-generation lab HIV test (antigen + antibody) from a blood draw, and HIV RNA testing for very early detection. Which is right depends on how long ago the possible exposure was.
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Am I eligible for PrEP?
PrEP is appropriate for anyone at higher ongoing risk of HIV — this is assessed on a private consultation, and includes baseline HIV, kidney function and STI screening plus three-monthly monitoring while on treatment.
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Will my insurance cover STI screening?
Most private medical insurance excludes routine sexual-health screening, so this is usually self-funded. Where testing is medically indicated (for example investigating symptoms) some insurers will consider cover, and we can check with yours.
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Does anything go on my NHS record?
No — not unless you specifically ask us to inform your GP. Sexual-health services (NHS and private) operate under enhanced confidentiality, and private results are shared only with you.
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When do I need PEP, and how urgently?
Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is a 28-day course of HIV medication started after possible HIV exposure. It must be started within 72 hours — the sooner the better. If this applies, call us immediately or go to an NHS A&E or GUM service now.
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