Confidential sexual health blood testing in the privacy of your own home. HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B and C — collected by a professional, DBS-checked phlebotomist.
Find a Phlebotomist →A comprehensive STI blood panel tests for the most common blood-borne sexually transmitted infections.
| Test | What It Detects | Window Period |
|---|---|---|
| HIV 1 & 2 | Human immunodeficiency virus antibodies/antigen | 45 days (4th gen test) |
| Syphilis | Treponema pallidum antibodies | 3 - 6 weeks |
| Hepatitis B | HBsAg surface antigen | 1 - 9 weeks |
| Hepatitis C | HCV antibodies | 4 - 10 weeks |
Testing before or after a new sexual relationship gives peace of mind and protects both partners.
Sexually active adults with multiple partners should consider screening every 3-12 months, even without symptoms.
If you have had unprotected sex or suspect exposure to an STI, blood testing can detect infections that may not cause obvious symptoms.
Some medical procedures, IVF treatments, or visa applications require proof of negative STI results.
Enter your postcode, choose a time, and select the STI blood panel. Your booking is completely confidential. No GP referral required.
A DBS-checked phlebotomist arrives discreetly at your home and collects a venous blood sample in under 10 minutes.
Samples are dispatched to an accredited laboratory the same day. Results sent directly to you within two to five working days.
No fasting is required for STI blood tests.
Wait until the window period has passed after potential exposure for accurate results.
Stay well hydrated to make the blood draw easier.
Wear loose sleeves for easy access to your arm.
Note the approximate date of potential exposure, as your doctor may advise retesting.
Blood tests can detect HIV (types 1 and 2), syphilis, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. Other STIs such as chlamydia and gonorrhoea are typically detected through urine or swab samples rather than blood. A comprehensive sexual health screen may combine blood and non-blood tests.
Completely. Your phlebotomist is bound by professional confidentiality. Results are sent only to you or your requesting clinician. The Lola Dispatch booking system does not share your test details with anyone else. No information appears on any shared medical records unless you choose to share it with your GP.
This varies by infection. HIV can be reliably detected 45 days after exposure with a 4th generation test (some tests detect earlier). Syphilis can be detected 3-6 weeks after exposure. Hepatitis B surface antigen appears 1-9 weeks after exposure. Hepatitis C antibodies appear 4-10 weeks after exposure. Testing too early can produce a false negative.
No. STI blood tests do not require fasting. You can eat and drink normally before your appointment.
Most STI blood test results are available within two to five working days. HIV and syphilis results are often faster (one to three days). Hepatitis results may take slightly longer depending on the laboratory.
Confidential testing by a DBS-checked phlebotomist. Most bookings confirmed in under two minutes.
Find a Phlebotomist →Related reading: A Guide to STI Blood Testing