Vaginitis / BV Panel
STD8Designed for women experiencing discharge, irritation, or odour.
What’s included
- Candida (thrush)
- Bacterial vaginosis (BV)
- Mycoplasma & Ureaplasma
- Trichomonas
Results: 3 days£175
Book this screen
Vaginal health panel
Discharge, irritation or odour, explained.
A targeted panel for the common causes of vaginal symptoms that a standard STI screen may miss — thrush, bacterial vaginosis, mycoplasma, ureaplasma and trichomonas — from a single vaginal swab. Female doctor on request.
What’s included Fixed prices, confirmed before any test is taken
- WhereWhitechapel, E197–99 Whitechapel Road · Aldgate East ~3 min walk
- AppointmentsSame weekAt a time you choose, often sooner
- Results3 daysresults
- SampleVaginal swabsingle sample
- ConfidentialGP-led & discreetNo NHS-GP record unless you ask us
- Pricing£175fixed price
The panel
The causes a standard screen misses.
Many vaginal symptoms are caused by an imbalance of organisms rather than a classic STI. This panel tests for the usual culprits together, so you get a clear answer and, if needed, the right treatment.
Confidentialfrom booking to results
How it works
How private STI testing works at our Whitechapel clinic
From booking to results, testing is quick, confidential and clinician-led.
- 1
Book
Reserve online or call — same-week, at a time you choose. No GP referral needed.
- 2
Confidential GP assessment
We discuss your exposures, symptoms and history and agree the right panel — no judgement.
- 3
Samples taken
Blood, urine or swab (including throat and rectal where relevant), taken discreetly on site.
- 4
Laboratory analysis
Samples are processed by The Doctors Laboratory (TDL), one of the UK's largest independent clinical laboratories.
- 5
Confidential results
Sent securely with a written summary — selected tests from one working day; most results in 1–7 days.
- 6
Treatment & follow-up
Private treatment on site for most infections; onward referral to NHS specialist services for HIV, hepatitis, syphilis or PEP/PrEP.
Good to know
When to choose this.
If you have vaginal discharge, itching, irritation or an unusual odour, this panel targets the likely causes directly. If you may also have been exposed to an STI, a Comprehensive Female Screen combines this with full STI testing — our GP can help you choose.
Honest comparison
NHS sexual health services are free, excellent, and around the corner from us. If cost or speed isn’t your priority, they may be the better choice, and we’ll tell you so. What we add is same-week access, a single private appointment, and results in days — with no entry on your NHS GP record.
NHS or private? CompareBook a confidential appointment in Whitechapel
GP-led, same-week appointments at a time you choose — private, with no entry on your NHS GP record.
- Confidential & discreet
- Female doctor on request
- CQC-registered
- No GP referral needed
Transparent pricing
Transparent pricing. Expert care. No surprises.
All fees on our price list.
Full pricing for all consultations, procedures and reports is published on our price list. We do not charge separate appointment fees on top of quoted prices, and all costs are confirmed before any test, procedure or report is started.
The Tower Bridge difference
Care built around the visit, not the volume.
One clinician, enough time to be understood, and a written summary to take away — on every appointment.
- One clinician
- Time to be understood
- Written summary
Book a consultationTake a look around the clinic Meet the team
Frequently Asked Questions
Before you book.
Still unsure? Our team can help you choose the right test — in confidence.
Will I see a female doctor?
Yes if you request one at booking — tell us and we'll match you to a female GP. For intimate examinations a chaperone is always offered. If you don't have a preference, you'll be booked with whichever GP is available the soonest.
Is this confidential? Will it appear on my NHS record?
Yes — consultations are confidential under GMC professional standards and UK GDPR. We do not write to your NHS GP about your sexual health visit by default. The visit doesn't appear on your NHS record unless you specifically ask us to inform your GP (which some people prefer for continuity of care).
NHS sexual health clinics work the same way — they also don't share with your GP by default. Sexual health is one of the most protected areas of confidentiality in UK medicine.
How quickly will I get my results?
Most results in 1–3 working days for the basic panel. Hepatitis, herpes and mycoplasma can take up to 7 working days. We'll text or email you when results are ready, and book a results review consultation if anything is positive or needs discussion. Negative results are sent with a written summary.
What happens if a test comes back positive?
The doctor calls you, in a confidential conversation, to discuss the result and the next step. For most bacterial STIs (chlamydia, gonorrhoea, mycoplasma) this is straightforward antibiotic treatment, prescribed privately or transferred to NHS sexual health. For HIV, hepatitis or syphilis we refer you to specialist NHS sexual health services — their expertise, infrastructure and free treatment are the right setting for these.
We'll also discuss partner notification — informing recent partners so they can be tested. We can help you do this anonymously through partner-notification services if that's easier than telling someone yourself.
What's the difference between a swab and urine test?
For chlamydia and gonorrhoea, modern NAAT (PCR) tests work well on both urine and swab samples. For men, a first-pass urine sample (the first part of your stream) is excellent. For women, a self-taken vaginal swab is more sensitive than urine for these infections. If there's a possibility of throat or rectal infection (from oral or anal sex), specific throat/rectal swabs are needed — we'll ask about this at the consultation.
Related
Other sexual health tests
Every screen and test in our sexual health service — choose one to see details and pricing.
Full STI Screen
Everything checked in one visit
Comprehensive STI screen including HIV, hepatitis and syphilis.
From £150View details
Rapid HIV RNA Test
Early answers after a worrying exposure
Rapid HIV RNA test detecting infection from early on.
From £250View details
Chlamydia & Gonorrhoea Testing
The two most common bacterial STIs
Testing for chlamydia and gonorrhoea, by urine or swab.
From £150View details
Herpes Testing
For sores, ulcers or blisters
High-accuracy herpes (HSV) PCR testing.
From £175View details
Men Who Have Sex With Men Screening
Multi-site testing tailored to you
Tailored sexual health screening for men who have sex with men.
From £180View details
Sexual Health Overview
Every screen, clearly priced
All our sexual health screens and tests, the right test for your situation, and when to test.
From £150View overview
Clinically approved
Reviewed and approved by Dr Haydar Bolat, Clinical Director at Tower Bridge Hospital London (UK-registered GP, GMC-registered). Prices, panels and testing-window guidance reflect our current pathways and BASHH guidance. Last reviewed: August 2026 · Next review due: August 2029 (3-year review cycle). Educational information only — not a substitute for clinical assessment.
Book
Discreet, consultant-led, no fuss.
Same-week appointments in Whitechapel, London. Private and confidential, with no entry on your NHS GP record. All prices are fixed and confirmed before any test is taken.