Chloe

Jul 25, 2024

False positive test result returned

Tests are sent out quickly and results are sent back quickly which is great. However I used the female STI test and received a false positive for syphilis. This was confirmed as negative at sexual health clinic, however in telling my partner about this initial result ruined the relationship I had. We both were given the medication due to this result when it wasnt required. The trauma caused by this result cannot be repaired. Lloyds did not make it clear that a false positive was a possibility and could actually be very likely, I was told it was very serious and I was not reassured. I have had a few weeks of hell due to this and the loss of a person in my life. Also, it is very difficult to extract enough blood from your fingers using only 3 lancets provided. I would not recommend buying the hiv/syphilis test kit and just go to the sexual health clinic, however if you just need a chlamydia/gonhorea test rapidly then this is adequate.