Genital warts are skin growth in the anal or genital area. Genital warts are a common STI (sexually transmitted infection), mainly caused by certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV). The warts vary in appearance and size and can be flat or raised, large or small.
You should consider genital warts testing if you:
Genital warts testing is important for different reasons, including:
Before your appointment, the healthcare professional may advise you to avoid using certain medications or creams in your genital area. You may also want to note a list of any symptoms or questions for your health provider.
Our experienced healthcare professional will conduct a physical exam to check for visible genital warts. If necessary, the healthcare professional will take a small tissue sample for further analysis. We will ensure your privacy and comfort through the procedure.
Your results should be available within a few days. If you have genital warts, we will discuss your treatment options and offer guidance on preventing transmission and managing symptoms.
Packages |
Price |
Test for |
Turnaround |
Accurate |
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Blood |
Urine |
Swab |
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Bronze |
£250 |
Syphilis and HIV I/II antibodies |
Gonorrhoea and chlamydia |
Blood – 24 hours |
At 28 days post-exposure |
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Silver |
£325 -men £375 – women |
Herpes, HIV I/II antibodies, and Syphilis |
Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Gardnerella, Ureaplasma, Trichomoniasis and Mycoplasma |
Additional swabs for women to screen for Bacteria Vaginosis and Candida |
Blood – 24 hrs Urine – 3 days Swab – 3 days |
At 28 days post-exposure |
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Gold |
£475 – men £490 – women |
Syphilis, Hepatitis B and C, HIV I/II Antibodies |
Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Gardnerella, Ureaplasma, Trichomoniasis, Herpes IGM and Mycoplasma |
Additional swabs for women screening for Gardnerella, Ureaplasma, Trichomoniasis, Bacteria Vaginosis and Candida |
Blood – 24 hrs Urine – 3 days Swab – 3 days |
At 28 days post-exposure and conclusive at 90 days post-exposure |
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Platinum |
£625 – men £665 – women |
Syphilis, Hepatitis B and C, HIV I/II Antibodies |
Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Gardnerella, Ureaplasma, Trichomoniasis, Herpes IGM and Mycoplasma |
Additional swabs for women screening for Gardnerella, Ureaplasma, Trichomoniasis, Bacteria Vaginosis and Candida |
Blood – 24 hrs Urine – 3 days Swab – 3 days, HPV swab – 2 days |
At 28 days post-exposure and conclusive at 90 days post-exposure |
Our Platinum Screen and Gold package cover the same STD tests, but the Platinum Screen has additional human papillomavirus (HPV) swab, including 16, 18 and high-risk types.
Reliable and confidential genital warts testing is available at Sexual Health Clinic London. Contact us today to book an appointment for your genital warts test or for more information on our tests.
Genital warts causes symptoms such as small, grey, or flesh-coloured swelling in the genital area, bleeding during intercourse, discomfort or itching, and several warts in one area forming a cauliflower-like shape.
Genital warts spread through direct skin contact during vaginal, anal, or oral sexual intercourse with someone infected with the HPV virus.
Yes, you can book an appointment to have the warts removed via electrocauterisation, which has proven to be extremely effective. The service is provided by our Consultant Gynaecologist for both men and women.
Genital warts are treatable, but the virus (HPV) that causes genital warts remains in the body. Treatments available can remove visible warts.
Some HPV types can cause cancer, but those that cause genital warts don’t cause cancer.
Yes, Vaccines that protect against HPV are available and recommended to prevent the types of HPV that cause cervical cancer and genital warts.
The best prevention for genital warts is vaccination and using condoms during sexual intercourse.