ProctoScreen
The complete anal health diagnostic, made simple
Anal/rectal symptoms can be physically and emotionally distressing. ProctoScreen offers a discreet, multimethod anal health panel to help you and your clinician reach a clear, evidence-based diagnosis.
A seamless process for clinicians & patients
01
Order
your kit
02
Sample
collection
03
Multimethod
analysis
04
Clear
results
WHY PROCTOSCREEN?
We handle the complexity. You get the clarity.
1 test
No expertise required
No test selection needed
One complete panel
Self-collection at home or by your clinician
4 methods
ISO-certified accuracy
Microscopy
Aerobic culture
PCR
AST when clinically indicated
15+ agents
Bacteria
Fungi
STIs
Key clinical patterns
7 days
After your sample arrives at the lab.
Clear results
Educational insights
No guessing. No confusion. Just clarity.
Simple ordering
No need to choose individual tests – one complete panel.
Discreet packaging & optional anonymity
Plain outer packaging, designed for privacy, with an anonymous pathway (just provide a name & date of birth).
Anal sample
collection
Collect your sample in 1 min at home (similar to a a suppository, with simple step-by-step visual instructions), or ask your clinician to collect it.
Prepaid return envelope
Included in every kit – no extra logistics needed.
Clear
digital report
Personalised, easy-to-read & delivered within 7 working days after sample arrival at the lab.
One test. All that matters.
One panel. No guesswork.
One standardised multi-method panel for recurrent and unexplained vaginal symptoms, freeing up consultation time for decision-making and follow-up.
Simple ordering & flexible integration.
In-clinic collection or at-home self-collection, with kit logistics and patient onboarding handled by our lab.
One panel, one sample, one report; fits easily into busy clinical workflows.
Reports you can act on.
Testing multiple agents and patterns at once reduces trial-and-error treatments and low-value repeat visits, creating space for higher-value, planned follow-ups.
Built for clinics and programs.
Pricing, volume, and tailored support solutions for clinics and programs streamline workflows and improve consistency, helping teams deliver reliable care daily.
WHAT PROCTOSCREEN ASSESSES
15+ infectious agents and key clinical patterns
Inflammatory state
Bacterial proctitis
Aerobic proctitis
Fungal infections
STIs: chlamydia, gonorrhoea, trichomonas, mycoplasma, ureaplasma
Anal ulcers: HSV, Treponema pallidum, LGV
Antibiotic and antifungal susceptibility testing (AST) when clinically indicated
High-risk HPV
Anal cytology upon request (add-on)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Your questions answered
We’ve answered the most common questions about ProctoScreen to help you feel confident, informed, and supported at every step.
If your question isn’t listed here, or if you’d like more information, please get in touch with us.
Can I collect my own sample?
Yes — the self-collection method is fully validated and includes clear visual instructions for accuracy
Can I remain anonymous?
When will I get my results?
Results are typically available within up to 7 business days after your sample arrives at the lab.
Is ProctoScreen only for people with symptoms?
No — it can be used for recurrent or unexplained anal symptoms and as a targeted check-up in high-risk contexts (e.g. receptive anal sex, history of STIs).
Why test multiple agents at once?
Because co-infections are very common. Testing everything from a single sample allows for more accuracy, fewer misses, and fewer recurrences.
Why not treat empirically or test one agent at a time?
Empiric treatment and fragmented testing can miss co-infections and important patterns (inflammation, microbiological imbalance, ulcers, HPV).
ProctoScreen integrates multiple agents and methods in one test, supporting more precise and personalised care.
Why is ProctoScreen important as a routine anal check-up?
Many anorectal sexually transmitted infections (STIs) – especially rectal chlamydia and gonorrhoea – are often asymptomatic and can only be detected through laboratory testing. This means that even without obvious pain, bleeding or discharge, relevant infections may still be present.
When there is a history of receptive anal contact (oral–anal, digital–anal or genital–anal), screening for anorectal infections is generally recommended as part of standard STI care. Condom use does not fully eliminate the risk, as many STIs can be transmitted without penile penetration.
Recent European guidelines also highlight emerging and often overlooked causes of proctitis (such as lymphogranuloma venereum, Mycoplasma genitalium and traumatic causes), reinforcing the need for structured, multimethod assessment rather than relying on symptoms alone.
ProctoScreen responds to this by offering a comprehensive anal health panel in a single test, helping to detect asymptomatic or atypical infections early and to support evidence-based management.
Based on the 2021 European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology guideline on the diagnosis and management of proctitis, proctocolitis and enteritis (© 2021 EADV).
Is ProctoScreen covered by insurance?
Yes — most insurers and subsystems reimburse this test. Pay online and submit the receipt for reimbursement.
For a personalised quote, contact mail@test-it-lab.com. Please include your details
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For providers
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