Chlamydia Test
Formal name: Chlamydia trachomatis
Related tests: Gonorrhoea
At a Glance
Why Get Tested?
To screen for or diagnose chlamydia infection
When to Get Tested?
If you are sexually active and have one or more risk factors for developing chlamydia, or have symptoms of infection e.g. discharge from the vagina or penis.
Sample Required?
A urine sample or a swab of cells or secretion from the infected area is required
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