Yoxly offers four test kits to test for the 8 most common STIs.
An incubation period refers to the amount of time between exposure to an STI and when symptoms first develop.
Different STIs have different incubation periods. For example, a person may develop symptoms 4 days after being exposed to gonorrhoea. After being exposed to syphilis, however, a person may take 3 weeks to develop symptoms.
It is important to remember that not all people infected with an STI develop symptoms. This means that they may unknowingly have an STI, and pass it on to others.
A window period refers to the amount of time between exposure to an STI and when a test can accurately detect the infection.
Different STIs have different window periods. For example, gonorrhoea can be accurately detected 2 weeks after exposure, while syphilis can be accurately detected 12 weeks after exposure.
Even for the same STI, the incubation period and the window period is often different. For example, after exposure to gonorrhoea a person may develop symptoms in 4 days, but it will take a test 2 weeks to accurately detect gonorrhoea infection.
Considering each STI’s window period, Yoxly advises the following for at-home STI tests:
Chlamydia: Takes up to 2 weeks from the time of exposure to show up positive in tests. They recommend that you wait 2 weeks from the time of exposure to test for chlamydia.
Gonorrhoea: Takes up to 2 weeks from the time of exposure to show up positive in tests. They recommend that you wait 2 weeks from the time of exposure to test for gonorrhoea.
Trichomoniasis (Trichomonas vaginalis): Takes up to 3 weeks from the time of exposure to show up positive in tests. They recommend that you wait 2 weeks from the time of exposure to test for trichomoniasis.
Mycoplasma genitalium: Mycoplasma genitalium takes up to 3 weeks from the time of exposure to show up positive in tests. They recommend that you wait 3 weeks from the time of exposure to test for mycoplasma genitalium.
Syphilis: Syphilis takes 4 - 12 weeks from the time of exposure to show up positive in tests. If in doubt, they recommend that you test 4 weeks from the time of exposure to syphilis, and then again at 12 weeks.
Herpes Simplex Virus ("HSV") I & II: HSV takes up to 12 weeks from the time of exposure to show up positive in tests. They recommend that you wait 12 weeks from the time of exposure to test for HSV.
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ("HIV"): HIV takes up to 4 weeks from the time of exposure to show up positive in tests. If it’s within 72 hours of potential exposure to HIV, they recommend you seek immediate medical attention at A&E or a GUM clinic. If it's more than 72 hours after potential exposure to HIV, or if in doubt, they recommend that you wait 30 days from the time of exposure to test for HIV, with a repeat test at 45 days.
Hepatitis B Virus ("HBV"): HBV takes 4 - 12 weeks from the time of exposure to show up positive in tests. If it's within 7 days of potential exposure to hepatitis B, they recommend you seek immediate medical attention at A&E or a GUM clinic. If it’s more than 7 days after potential exposure, or if in doubt, they recommend that you test 4 weeks from the time of exposure to HBV, and then again at 12 weeks.
Hepatitis C Virus ("HCV"): HCV takes up to 12 weeks from the time of exposure to show up positive in tests. They recommend that you wait 12 weeks from the time of exposure to test for HCV.
Absolutely! Yoxly prioritises your confidentiality and maintains strict privacy guidelines. Yoxly will not share your personal details, order history, test results, or medical history with any other person--including your GP.
Please note: If you test positive for certain infections that are considered particularly high risk to public health in the UK, either Yoxly or their laboratory may be required by law to report this to public health agencies. However, this is very rare.
Yoxly's partner laboratory is one of the UK's leading providers of pathology testing, and is accredited by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Yoxly understands the anxiety that can accompany sexual health testing, and only partners with laboratories which ensure maximum accuracy.
Yes, all test results are evaluated by a medical professional.
Yoxly is registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) and conforms to the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018), and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as it applies in the UK.
Yoxly prioritises your confidentiality and data security, and at every possible step anonymises your data and test results so that your personally identifying information (e.g. name, date of birth) are not stored with your test results. All personal details and medical results are stored in encrypted databases that can only be accessed by Yoxly staff members. All communications regarding test results are encrypted.
Yoxly operates in strict accordance with its GDPR policy, which is legally reviewed on a regular basis by specialists trained and equipped to safeguard and protect sensitive data. Yoxly know your data is yours and yours alone; it is important to you, and at every step they treat it with the utmost confidence and care.
Yoxly is also registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's independent body set to uphold information rights.
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Charlie BuckleyBest STI testing service around
Clear instructions, discreet packaging, and the most quick and efficient STI testing service I’ve used. An all-round great service for anyone who doesn’t have time for the endless phone consultations or spending hours in the clinic.
Emma OrlandoIncredible experience. Couldn’t be easier! In the past, I haven’t tested as often as I should because it felt uncomfortable for me. This is a game changer. The test arrived quickly and was so simple to use. Results came back quick too. Wouldn’t hesitate to use again. Excellent.
Elliot RobertsCouldn’t ask for better experience. Fast delivery, easy to do, send back and results the very next day. Super impressed and Yoxly will definitely be my “go to” for this kind of thing!
Aaron DaleExcellent prompt and secure testing service
Ordering the kit was easy and it arrived quickly in discreet packaging. The instructions were clear and I received my results back securely within a few days. Yoxly have done a great job in taking the pain out of an important health check up. I would recommend them to busy people everywhere.
Matthew SwiftWhat an experience
I was initially hesitant to order an at home sti kit but what an easy, efficient and totally worthwhile experience! Yoxly made the process simple from the start, and the process is 100% discreet which was initially a concern for me. I am also impressed with the variety of tests on offer and the price. I will be back thanks Yoxly!!
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