Chlamydia is caused by a bacterial infection and is the most common sexually transmitted disease affecting about 1 in 20 people between 15 and 50. This test will look for the presence of the bacteria chlamydia trachomatis in your urine. It is important to test for chlamydia as the disease doesn’t always produce symptoms but left untreated can cause infertility and ectopic pregnancy. Chlamydia is easily treated with a course of antibiotics.
This test is simple to carry out – all that is required is a urine sample which is then sent for laboratory testing. The results will then be sent to you in a plain envelope within 7-10 days. For more information on this test please read below.
Why do I need this test?
Chlamydia is passed on during unprotected sexual intercourse so if you have had unprotected sex you are at risk of being infected. Not everyone with chlamydia will have symptoms but left untreated chlamydia can cause serious problems in later life. Problems that chlamydia can cause include the following:
* Pelvic inflammatory disease
* Ectopic pregnancy.
* Inflammation of the testicles.
What does the test involve?
This test is simple a urine specimen is all that is required. We recommend that you take your urine specimen first thing in the morning and post as soon as possible after collection. As the hospital only works Monday to Friday we recommend you post the urine specimen Saturday to Wednesday to minimise any delay in processing your sample.
To find out more about this home test simply click the link below. They offer 3 tests you can do at home.
Gonorrhoea and Chlamydia Urine Test - £20 Off!
Chlamydia Swab Home Test (female only) – £10 Off!
Chlamydia (Urine Test – Laboratory) – £3 Off!
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