1. Order
Select a test kit. Click ‘Request now’. Register or log in to confirm your order.
You must be aged 16 years or over and have a BN1/BN2/BN3/BN41 postcode
2. Test
The kit will be posted in discreet packaging. Return your samples in the pre-paid envelope.
3. Results
We will notify you of your results by text message. This can take up to 3 weeks.
Brighton and Hove at home STI Testing Service
Brighton and Hove’s STI (sexually transmitted infection) home testing service is free and confidential. We offer test kits you can order online and do at home to check for chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis & HIV
Who can order a free home testing kit?
We can only post home test kits to BN1/BN2/BN3 and BN41 postcodes, if you don’t live in one of these areas please click here
If any of the following apply, you can still test, but before you do, please call us on 01273 523 388. Our staff are here to help and will discuss your needs on the phone. All calls are confidential.
- You are aged under 16
- You have symptoms of an STI (also referred to as an STD or sexually transmitted disease)
- You’ve had unprotected sex in the in the last 72 hours and are not taking PrEP or HIV medication
- You have recently been sexually assaulted
When should I test?
STIs take different amounts of time to show up on a test. This means if you test too early an infection might not be detected. This is called the “window period” for the test. If you are testing because of a recent risk of infection please think about the the window periods for STI tests.
If you are testing for HIV and the risk of transmission was in the last 72hrs you may be able to access PEP.
If someone you have had sex with recently has told you they have an STI please see our guidance before ordering your test.
It’s important that we receive your samples as soon as possible. Try to do the test on a day you can post it and it will be collected the same day.
Previous syphilis infection
Our home test kits can’t tell the difference between new and treated syphilis infections. If you’ve had syphilis previously we will contact you to discuss this as you will need to attend clinic for the test. You can still do all your other tests (chlamydia, gonorrhoea, HIV) at home as usual.
Can I use this service if I’m HIV positive?
All of our home testing kits include a blood test for HIV. If we know you are HIV positive we will not perform this test as it will always come back with a positive result. You can still do all your other tests (chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis) at home as usual
How do I order an STI home testing kit?
Use the flow chart below to help you choose the right test kit for you.
Click “Request Now” to have a kit sent to your home:
