Useful when
- You want a private blood-based STI screen.
- You need confidential testing and a straightforward route to results.
- You understand some STIs need swabs or urine tests as well as blood tests depending on exposure and symptoms.
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STI Blood Screen blood test Manchester
The STI Blood Screen blood test is a blood-based STI screening option for people who want selected infection markers checked privately. It can help you compare useful marker groups before deciding whether to book, seek advice or arrange follow-up.
What does the STI Blood Screen blood test check?
Blood-based STI screening markers.
- blood-based STI markers
- infection screening context
- private sexual health testing support
Who may find this panel useful?
Before booking
- Confirm any fasting, medication, timing or sample requirements before attending.
- Tell the clinic if you are pregnant, acutely unwell, taking regular medicines or have a known condition.
- Bring any relevant previous results if you want to compare changes over time.
Specific biomarkers included in this panel
These biomarker names are taken from the Manchester Chemist advanced blood tests catalogue. They are grouped to make it easier to see what the panel covers and why each marker may be useful.
Catalogue biomarker count: 4
Grouped sections: 1
Included biomarkers 4 markers
HIV1&2/p24Ag
A combined HIV screening marker. Positive or unclear results require confirmatory testing and specialist follow-up.
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen
A marker that can suggest current hepatitis B infection and needs appropriate clinical follow-up if positive.
Hepatitis C Antibodies
A marker of exposure to hepatitis C. Further testing may be needed to confirm current infection.
Syphilis Antibodies (IgG/IgM)
A screening marker for syphilis exposure or infection. Positive results need confirmatory testing and treatment advice.
A biomarker result should not be read in isolation. Medicines, timing, hydration, recent illness, exercise, pregnancy, and medical history can all affect results.
Understanding your results
Blood test results should be interpreted with your symptoms, medical history, medication, age, sex and the laboratory reference range. A result outside the reference range does not always mean a serious problem, and a result inside range does not always explain symptoms.
If results are abnormal, symptoms are ongoing, or you are worried, arrange appropriate medical follow-up. Manchester Chemist can help with the practical testing route, but diagnosis and treatment decisions should be made with a suitably qualified clinician.
Seek urgent medical help if you have severe chest pain, severe breathlessness, fainting, symptoms of stroke, severe infection symptoms, heavy bleeding, or you feel seriously unwell.