European Male Performer Profile

This test screens for 8 infections:

• Chlamydia Chlamydia is one of the most common STIs in the UK. Many people with chlamydia will show no symptoms which makes it easy to pass on during unprotected sex. The only way of knowing for certain you have the condition is through effective testing, but common symptoms include pain whilst urinating, unusual discharge in both men and women and pain during sex.
• Gonorrhoea Formerly known as "the clap", gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria. It can affect the vagina, penis, anus or throat and as a result can be passed on through unprotected vaginal, oral or anal sex. It regularly shows no symptoms, but some signs include yellowy or green discharge, burning when passing urine, abdominal pain in women or genital pain in men.
• Hepatitis B Hepatitis B is a virus that affects the liver. It is spread through the transfer of blood and bodily fluids, including through unprotected sex. It is less common in the UK when compared to other countries, but you are at risk if you have unprotected sex with someone carrying the virus. For many people, Hepatitis B has a lifelong impact and you may never fully be cured.
• Hepatitis C Hepatitis C is a virus that affects the liver. It is passed on through the transfer of blood, including during sex. It's usually possible to cure the infection and most people will have a normal life expectancy. Unfortunately it rarely shows symptoms until the liver is significantly damaged, which is why testing following unprotected sex is so important.
• HIV HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that damages the immune system and affects the body's ability to fight everyday infections. It is transmitted within the blood and can be passed on through unprotected anal and vaginal sex. HIV cannot be cured through medication and infected individuals will carry the virus for life. Thankfully those living with the virus can lead a completely normal life by taking daily medication that keeps it under control.
• HIV PCR The HIV PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) test detects the actual genetic material (RNA) of the HIV virus in the blood. It’s one of the most sensitive tests available and can identify an HIV infection very early—often before antibodies or antigens are detectable. This test is commonly used for early diagnosis or in situations where standard tests may be inconclusive. HIV is transmitted through blood and bodily fluids, including through unprotected sex and sharing needles.
• Syphilis RPR The Syphilis RPR (Rapid Plasma Reagin) test checks for antibodies that your body produces in response to a syphilis infection. It’s often used as an initial screening test. Syphilis is a bacterial infection usually spread through unprotected sex. If left untreated, it can lead to serious long-term health issues. A positive RPR result may indicate a current or recent infection and should be followed up with a confirmatory test.
• Syphilis TPPA The Syphilis TPPA (Treponema pallidum Particle Agglutination) test looks specifically for antibodies to the bacteria that cause syphilis. It’s typically used to confirm a syphilis infection after an initial screening like the RPR test. A positive result indicates a past or present infection, but further testing may be needed to determine if the infection is still active. Syphilis can have long-term health effects if not treated promptly.