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Kit Limit Reached: Check Back Next Week

Our STI kit ordering service is currently unavailable. We’ll be back online in January 2025. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Unfortunately, we’ve reached our weekly order limit for STI test kits. To ensure fair distribution, we have a set number of kits available each week.

Please don’t worry! We’ll have more kits available next week, and you can contact your local Brook service if you think you need a test sooner.

If you’re experiencing any symptoms or have been told that a sexual partner is positive for an STI, it’s important to seek professional medical advice. Don’t wait for an online test. Contact your local Brook service, another sexual health clinic or your doctor for support.

If you have been exposed to HIV, you can get emergency HIV medication (PEP) from sexual health clinics, GUM clinics or hospitals (A&E).

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Important! If you think you may have an STI or you are currently being treated for one, you should avoid having sex until you have been given the all-clear by a healthcare professional to prevent you being re-infected or passing the infection on.

Don’t test too soon: understanding Window Periods

What is a window period?

A window period is the time between when someone is infected with a sexually transmitted infection (STI) and when a test can accurately detect it. During this period, the body hasn’t produced enough antibodies or antigens for the test to pick up.

Remember: It’s always better to be patient and wait for the recommended window period to ensure the most accurate results.

Why is it important to wait?

  • Inaccurate results: If you get tested too soon after exposure, the results might be negative even if you’re infected.
  • Different STIs have different window periods: Some STIs, like HIV and syphilis, have longer window periods than others.

When should I get tested?

Here’s a breakdown of the estimated window periods for the STIs included in Brook at-home tests:

  • Chlamydia: 2 weeks
  • Gonorrhoea: 2 weeks
  • HIV: 7 weeks
  • Syphilis: 12 weeks

If you’re not sure when to test, consult a healthcare provider. They can advise you on the best time to get tested based on the specific STIs you’re worried about and your individual circumstances.