Chlamydia Testing

Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted bacteria-like infection passed through unsafe sex. Testing is easy and treatment with the proper medication can cure chlamydia. 

NOTE: Chlamydia and Gonorrhea should always be tested together. Many people have both of these infections at the same time.The symptoms can be identical. If you only test for chlamydia and are negative for chlamydia but are actually infected with gonorrhea, gonorrhea will be missed. You could then develop complications such as infertility from the gonorrhea infection, and transmit gonorrhea to others without realizing that you have it. ALWAYS TEST FOR BOTH CHLAMYDIA AND GONORRHEA!

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Costs:

$140 - Chlamydia & Gonorrhea Urine Test- Painless!
$160 - Chlamydia, Gonorrhea and Syphilis Test Panel
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How Chlamydia testing is done
Testing for chlamydia can be done with a simple, painless urine test or as part of a Pap smear. Chlamydia tests can also be collected from the anus, throat or eye with a gentle swab if these locations had any contact with a partners infected secretions. Testing for chlamydia is most accurate 7-10 days or longer after sexual contact. However, chlamydia has been detected as early as 3-4 days after becoming infected, in some cases.

Chlamydia symptoms
 You can have chlamydia without symptoms! Symptoms of chlamydia are usually very mild, but can include:
  • Discharge from the penis, often a very small amount.
  • Vaginal secretion may seem normal, may be yellowish or spotting.
  • Irritation or tingling with urination that comes and goes.
  • Testicle aches or pains.
  • Uterus aches or pains.
  • Rectal irritation.
  • Throat irritation.
  • Eye irritation.

Who should test for chlamydia?
  • If you have any of the symptoms above after sexual contact with a partner you should test for chlamydia.
  • If you've had unsafe sex with partners who's sexual past is unknown you should test for chlamydia.
  • If you have any doubts after sex, even if you have NO symptoms, you should test for chlamydia.
We have seen patients test positive for chlamydia without having any symptoms, even years after becoming infected!

Test preparation:
Please avoid urinating/peeing for 1 hour before giving us a urine sample - this makes the chlamydia test much more accurate.