Chlamydia Test Kit

Testing for Chlamydia

If you are sexually active and not in a monogamous relationship, it is important to be regularly tested for STIs. Regardless of whether you have symptoms, a test can confirm if you have the chlamydia infection.

What is chlamydia?

Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria called Chlamydia trachomatis. The bacteria can be spread through anal, oral and vaginal sex, but can also be transmitted through the sharing of sex toys.

If left untreated, chlamydia can lead to several complications including infertility in both men and women.

Symptoms of Chlamydia can include:

• Burning sensation in the urethra
• Pain when urinating
• Penile discharge
• Rectal discharge
• Rectal pain
• Testicular pain
• Vaginal discharge

In rare cases, the bacteria can infect the throat but may not show any symptoms.

Similar to gonorrhoea, chlamydia can be asymptomatic, which means it may not cause any symptoms. Therefore, the only way of knowing whether you have chlamydia is to get tested.

There are a number of tests you can take to check your chlamydia status:

• Chlamydia and gonorrhoea test (tests for chlamydia and gonorrhoea)
• Chlamydia test (tests only for chlamydia)
• 7-in-1 STI urine test (tests for chlamydia, gonorrhoea, mycoplasma genitalium, ureaplasma, trichomonas vaginalis, Gardnerella vaginalis and herpes.)

When should I get tested for chlamydia?

It can take a number of weeks for the chlamydia infection to develop. If you test within the first 3 weeks after the suspected exposure to the infection, your test result may be a false negative. In order for your test to be most accurate, you should be tested at least 4 weeks after your suspected exposure to the infection.

How to use the chlamydia testing kits

Our chlamydia testing kits allow testing from the privacy of your own home. As long as you collect the required sample correctly by following the instructions in the test kit, your results should be as accurate as if you went to a GUM or sexual health clinic. You can find more information about using our STI home test kits here.

The chlamydia testing kit contains:

• A name label
• A plastic wallet
• A prepaid envelope
• A request form
• A test kit box
• A urine collection box
• A urine sample vial

The best time to take the urine sample is first thing in the morning after waking up.

Once you've collected the sample required following the instructions provided, you can post your sample to our partner laboratory at your earliest convenience.

Chlamydia test results

The turnaround time for your results is approximately 2 days after our partner laboratory receives your sample.

If your test comes back positive, you should inform your current or past partners, so they can be tested and treated for the infection if necessary. You should always use a condom with a new partner who has not yet been tested.

How will I receive my test results?

Your results will be made available through your online Prescription Doctor account. You will receive a notification via email and text message to inform you that your test results are ready to view.

Treating chlamydia

If your test results come back positive, chlamydia can be easily treated with a short course of antibiotics. The two most common antibiotics used to treat chlamydia are:

• Azithromycin
• Doxycycline

When being treated for chlamydia, you should avoid sex for up to a week after treatment. This will reduce the risk of passing the infection onto others. Even if you have received treatment for chlamydia, you can still pass on the infection to others. Treatment does not prevent a future infection of chlamydia or infections of other STIs such as gonorrhoea, syphilis or HIV.

You may need to make an appointment with your doctor to ensure the treatment worked and that the infection has cleared. This may require a second STI test to ensure you are clear.

In many cases, it is not necessary to revisit the clinic if you have taken your antibiotics correctly.

Confidential service with Prescription Doctor

We understand your need for confidentiality when testing and seeking treatment for sexually transmitted diseases.

All of our tests are delivered in discreet packaging and sealed with a security label to ensure the contents are not visible.

Table of content

Testing for Chlamydia

How to use the chlamydia testing kits

Chlamydia test results

Confidential service with Prescription Doctor

Additional resources

FAQs about our home testing kits

How long does a chlamydia test take?