This profile for women analyses a blood sample and a self-swab checking for the commonest sexually transmitted infections - chlamydia, gonorrhoea, HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and syphilis.
Most women have no symptoms from these infections so testing is essential. It is a fast and discrete way to make sure you're safe.
This test can be done on samples collected at home or at one of our phlebotomy locations.
Sexually transmitted infections are very common in young people and increasingly common throughout the lives of any sexually active adult, and testing is the only way to be confident you are safe.
infections tested for are chlamydia, gonorrhoea, HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and syphilis which are the commonest sexually transmitted infections.
It is estimated that 1 in 10 sexually active young people have a chlamydia infection.
By far the majority of women do not have any symptoms at all for the infections being tested and if they do, the symptoms are often so mild as to be ignored.
Despite the lack of symptoms the potential for serious harm is very high with all the conditions tested for. They can cause infertility, pelvic inflammatory disease, liver failure and unfortunately, even death.
Many people choose to test when starting a serious relationship or at regular intervals.
Testing is essential to keep you safe.
Samples can be collected at home or given in any of our nationwide locations.
Most sexually transmitted infections can be tested for using urine, swabs and blood samples. Certain STI's don't always cause symptoms and can develop into more serious conditions if untreated.
Infectious diseases are either viral or bacterial diseases that are spread by contact with another person's bodily fluids. They are commonly transmitted through sexual contact.
Laboratory results are provided with reference ranges which are based on the normal test results of a large group of healthy people from the same age group and gender as yourself.
Sometimes, healthy people get results outside the reference range, while people with health problems can have results in the normal range. If your results fall outside the reference range, or if you have symptoms despite a normal result, you may require more testing or wish to discuss the result with your GP.
For simplicity, we provided your results graphically, so they are easy to understand. Any result flagged amber is outside of the standard range. Normal results are in green.
If you see ‘invalid result’ on any of your report pages, it’s nothing to worry about. Please call our Customer Service team on 020 7183 3718 and if required we will be able to arrange another blood test appointment free of charge or post you a home testing kit which you can post back to our laboratory
Our team of physicians is made up of some of the best in the field, including consultant pathologists, microbiologists, biochemists, haematologists and general practitioners who work together to provide you with a clear picture of your current health. High ethical standards and a commitment to excellence are at the heart of their work at London Medical Laboratory.