10-Item Tests Listed:
Chlamydia and Chlamydia Test
STDcheck.com uses the FDA-cleared Nucleic Acid Amplification (NAA) test, a urine test considered the most accurate chlamydia testing option possible. You will be asked to provide a urine sample, which will be examined for the bacterium, Chlamydia trachomatis. Our chlamydia test requires only a few minutes to complete and results are available within 1-2 days. The NAA test does not require any form of fasting, swabbing, pricking, or undressing. All of our lab tests have an accuracy rate measured in terms of specificity and sensitivity. This test has a specificity rate of 99.3% and a sensitivity of 99.8%.
STDcheck, a chlamydia test requires the lab to collect a urine sample. No blood is required for a chlamydia test. Pricking, swabbing, and undressing will never be required for an NAA chlamydia test.
How do I prepare for a chlamydia urine Test?
You must avoid urinating for at least one hour before your chlamydia test. The sample must consist of first-catch urine. First-catch urine is about 20-30mL of the initial urine stream. The sample should not consist of anything more than first-catch urine, which may dilute the sample. Female test takers are encouraged to avoid cleansing the labial area before providing a sample. No fasting is required. No other preparation is necessary.
When is the Best Time to get tested for chlamydia?
In as little as one day, chlamydia may show up in your system, but testing should be done at least five days after exposure. It is recommended you retest two weeks after treatment to make sure you are free of the infection.
The best time to get tested for chlamydia is:
After Exposure: If you believe you’ve been exposed to chlamydia, get tested as soon as possible. Typically, it’s advised to wait 1-2 weeks after potential exposure for accurate results.
Regular Screening: Sexually active individuals, especially those under 25 or with multiple partners, should get tested annually.
Symptoms: If you experience symptoms like unusual discharge, burning during urination, or pain, get tested immediately.
New Partner: Before engaging in sexual activity with a new partner, both should get tested.
After Unprotected Sex: If you had unprotected sex, getting tested can help ensure early detection and treatment. Timely testing ensures early detection, preventing complications and the spread of the infection. Always consult a healthcare provider for personalized advice.
Some infections do not show up immediately after sex and you may need to wait to get accurate test results. We usually say to wait: 2 weeks for chlamydia and gonorrhea. and 4 weeks for syphilis and HIV (in some circumstances you also need a test at 3 months). Chlamydia: Window period: 5-14 days
What does Chlamydia Look like?
Frequently passing small amounts of urine. Urine appearing cloudy, red, bright pink, or cola-colored (often a sign of blood in the urine) Urine that has a strong smell. Pelvic pain.
How long does it take for chlamydia to show up positive on a test?
Some infections do not show up immediately after sex and you may need to wait to get accurate test results. We usually say to wait: 2 weeks for chlamydia and gonorrhea. and 4 weeks for syphilis and HIV (in some circumstances you also need a test at 3 months). A certified medical personnel can test for chlamydia by swabbing the vagina, cervix, rectum, or throat, or by taking a urine sample. If symptoms appear, they usually present within 7–21 days of exposure. A test can normally detect chlamydia within 1–2 weeks of exposure.
If you do get symptoms, these usually appear between 1 and 3 weeks after having unprotected sex with an infected person. For some people, they don’t develop until many months later. Sometimes the symptoms can disappear after a few days. After contracting Chlamydia, the window period, takes 5-14 days, before one can transmit it to another partner.
What should a patient do if a chlamydia test turns out Positive?
Chlamydia is typically treatable with antibiotics, with over 95% of individuals being cured if they follow their treatment regimen correctly. Treatment often begins after positive test results but may start earlier if infection is highly suspected.
The most common antibiotics prescribed are:
Doxycycline: Taken daily for a week.
Azithromycin: A 1g dose followed by 500mg daily for 2 days.
Alternative antibiotics like amoxicillin or erythromycin may be prescribed for those who are allergic, pregnant, or breastfeeding. A longer antibiotic course might be necessary for complicated cases. Side effects, usually mild, can include stomach aches, diarrhea, nausea, and thrush in women.
It is more advisable to contact STDCheck.com for more details, information, and help.
