The Test & Treatment
What does the test involve?
- Easy, self taken, no examination, and no needles!!
- For women - simply take a vaginal swab ( much like using a tampon)
- Men simply wee into a pot
- Results come back within approx. 2 weeks
How do I find out my test result?
- If you have done a test directly through the Chlamydia Screening Programme or through one of the screening sites across the county, you will normally be contacted with your result within 2 weeks, by the preferred method that you stated on the test request form (normally text or mobile phone call).
- All contact with you will be totally confidential
What happens if my test result is positive and I have Chlamydia?
- A screening programme nurse will arrange a time to meet you (preferably with your current partner) and treat you with antibiotics.
- Treatment is easy and free of charge!
- These antibiotics are a one off dose and are successful in getting rid of Chlamydia in over 95% of cases.
- All contact with you will be totally confidential
- It's important you don't have sex for 7 days and that your current and recent partners also get tested and treated to avoid re-infection.
Remember
Using condoms every time you have sex can reduce the risk of getting or passing on chlamydia or other STIs.
Where to go for a test
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