Testing

Everything you need to know about taking a test with Selph.

How Selph Testing Works

Collect & Post Sample
Collect & Post Sample

Collect your sample at home or visit a clinic.

Use the included envelope to post your sample back to our UKAS-accredited lab (The Doctors Laboratory) for analysis.

Accurate Results, explained
Accurate Results, explained

We'll deliver your results to your dashboard. Every result is explained so you're in control.

You can also track your results over time.

Get Support & Progress
Get Support & Progress

Our experts will give you a report so you'll know what your results mean.

We'll highlight how you can use your results to understand symptoms, pick up health problems early and take action.


Common questions about testing with Selph
  • For orders placed before 2pm on Monday to Friday, we'll despatch your test kit same-day. We don't process orders on weekends or public holidays.

    We use Royal Mail Tracked 24 and Royal Mail will contact you by email with your tracking details when they receive your order.

  • We'll send you a simple collection kit with instructions on how to collect your stool sample. You'll then post your sample back to our lab using the pre-paid envelope provided.

    Taking a stool sample is actually really straightforward. We've written an article that explains how to do it and you can also watch a quick video.

  • We'll send you a simple collection kit with instructions on how to collect your finger-prick blood sample. You'll then post your sample back to our lab using the pre-paid envelope provided.

    Taking a finger-prick blood sample involves pricking your finger with a lancet and collecting a few drops of blood into a collection tube. It's pretty easy for most people and we've written an article that explains how to do it that includes a step-by-step video guide.