SELFCheck Female Chlamydia Test

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If you live in England, you're a woman under 25 and sexually active, it's recommended that you have a chlamydia test once a year, and when you have sex with new or casual partners. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. STD awareness week: Health providers. Updated March 15, 2021. Accessed June 10, 2022. https://www.cdc.gov/std/saw/talktesttreat/providers.htm Instead of a urine sample, your provider might collect a sample of secretions from your genitals or anus. They gather this sample by rubbing a cotton swab on the inside of your vagina, penis or anus. If your provider suspects that you have a chlamydia infection in your eye, they will collect a fluid sample from your eye. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are more common than you may realize. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 5 people in the United States had an STI in 2018.

Meyer T. Diagnostic procedures to detect Chlamydia trachomatis infections. Microorganisms. 2016;4(3):25. Published 2016 Aug 5. doi:10.3390/microorganisms4030025 After a negative test result, you often do not need additional follow-up testing. A doctor can assist with creating a schedule for future chlamydia and other STD screening tests. If you are symptomatic and have a negative at-home test result, your doctor may advise repeat chlamydia testing or testing for another STD that might be the cause of symptoms. You’ll collect a sample of bodily fluid based on symptoms. For example, samples can include swabbing the vagina, throat, urethra, or rectum, or collecting a urine sample. At-home tests are convenient, but keep in mind, this does not replace testing provided by a healthcare professional. MedlinePlus: National Library of Medicine. Chlamydia test. Updated July 30, 2020. Accessed June 10, 2022. 2021. https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/chlamydia-test/ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Chlamydia: CDC fact sheet (detailed). Updated July 22, 2021. Accessed June 10, 2022. 2021. https://www.cdc.gov/std/chlamydia/stdfact-chlamydia-detailed.htm

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Individuals then register the test online, collect their sample, and return it to the lab. Everlywell receives and processes the sample, then sends the test results via their secure platform within a few days. Nucleic acid amplification testing (NAAT) is considered by experts to be the “gold standard” for chlamydia testing. Research suggests that self-collected samples generally provide accurate results that are comparable to results from samples collected by medical professionals. A.D.A.M. Medical Encyclopedia. Chlamydia. Updated June 8, 2020. Accessed June 10, 2022. 2021. https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001345.htm Taking a home chlamydia test typically involves collecting a urine or genital swab sample while at home and then sending it to a lab for analysis. Lab technicians then determine whether the bacterium responsible for chlamydia is present in the sample. The NAAT detects genetic material of the bacteria and can be conducted on a variety of samples, including urine, a throat swab, or a swab of fluid taken from the urethra, vagina, or rectum. Examples of at-home STD tests, the necessary test samples, and what each test measures are listed in the tables below. How does an at-home chlamydia test work?

If you're offered a chlamydia test you should consider taking it. What does the chlamydia test involve? If you have chlamydia, you may be offered another test 3 to 6 months after being treated. This is because young adults who test positive for chlamydia are at increased risk of catching it again. Where can I get a chlamydia test? Since Nurx offers throat and anal swabs, the testing company may discover STIs you would otherwise miss. Nurx claims to offer fast, reliable, and confidential at-home STI testing. Additionally, the company offers a medical consultation service with healthcare professionals that can prescribe medication. Men will usually be asked to provide a urine sample, while women will usually be asked to either swab inside their vagina or provide a urine sample.

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Your provider gives you a clean cup and asks you to urinate (pee) in it. Follow your provider’s instructions carefully when collecting a urine sample. You’ll need to collect the urine as soon as it starts to come out (first-catch sample). Your test results are all negative. This means that we did not find any infections. Visit http://tinyurl.com/jspy5kp to find out how to reduce your risk” Chlamydia infections are now one of the most commonly encountered sexually transmitted infections, particularly in females between the ages of 18-35.

Sexually active gay and bisexual men should be tested for syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea annually. In cases of frequent sexual encounters with multiple partners, the CDC recommends testing every 3–6 months. Hsu K. Patient education: Chlamydia (beyond the basics). In: Marrazzo J, ed. UpToDate. Updated September 20, 2021. Accessed June 10, 2022. 2021. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/chlamydia-beyond-the-basicshttps://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/ivd-regulatory-assistance/clinical-laboratory-improvement-amendments-clia Chlamydia is one of the most common STIs that can infect all sexes. Over 1.6 million cases of chlamydia were reported to the CDC in 2021. While the number of reported infections has decreased since 2018, this is likely because the COVID-19 pandemic caused a reduction in regular testing. As for accuracy, Everlywell uses labs that are CLIA-certified and use nucleic acid amplification testing that is considered more accurate than relying on microscopes. Also, the company sends results to an independent, board-certified doctor in your state to review.