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Chlamydia & Gonorrhea Test
Chlamydia & Gonorrhea Test
This chlamydia and gonorrhea test detects the presence of two of the most common STDs, so you can seek treatment. If your test results are abnormal, an independent physician may be able to provide treatment options. Read moreTest details
Sample type:
Urine or Vaginal swab (patient-collected)
Preparation:
Urine: You do not need to do anything special to prepare for the test sample collection.
Please be sure to drink plenty of fluids before your urine sample collection. Fasting is not required for this testing. Vaginal swab: During your scheduled appointment time, a Quest Patient Service Representative (PSR) will provide you with a vaginal collection kit that comes in a sealed, protective wrapper and includes a step-by-step collection instruction sheet. If you have questions prior to performing your self-collection, you may ask the PSR or call 1.833.700.2423. The concierge line is open Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM ET. It is closed on weekends and holidays.
About the Test
This chlamydia and gonorrhea test detects the presence of two of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs). People with chlamydia and gonorrhea may not have signs and symptoms. If you’re sexually active, it’s important to screen for STDs as those with chlamydia and gonorrhea may show signs or symptoms. Left untreated, STIs can lead to medical complications. Testing is the only way to know for sure if you have a sexually transmitted infection.
Buy your own gonorrhea and chlamydia test online with Quest. No doctor’s visit is required – simply purchase STD testing, visit a nearby Quest location for sample collection, and get fast results.
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FAQs
It is not always possible to know if you have chlamydia or gonorrhea because many people do not have symptoms, and it is common to have both diseases at the same time. That's why gonorrhea and chlamydia are checked together. You can also have other STDs in addition to gonorrhea and chlamydia. Testing is the only way to know for sure if you have a sexually transmitted infection.
Symptoms common in men can include:
• Increased urination
• Burning sensation during urination
• Discharge from the penis
• Pain or swelling of the testicles
Symptoms common in women can include:
• Burning sensation during urination
• Increased urination
• Vaginal discharge
• Pain during sexual intercourse
• Sharp lower abdomen pain
• Bleeding or spotting between periods
• Sore throat
Chlamydia can also cause inflammation of the cervix.
Gonorrhea can also cause redness or swelling at the opening of the penis.
Symptoms common in men can include:
• Increased urination
• Burning sensation during urination
• Discharge from the penis
• Pain or swelling of the testicles
Symptoms common in women can include:
• Burning sensation during urination
• Increased urination
• Vaginal discharge
• Pain during sexual intercourse
• Sharp lower abdomen pain
• Bleeding or spotting between periods
• Sore throat
Chlamydia can also cause inflammation of the cervix.
Gonorrhea can also cause redness or swelling at the opening of the penis.
Gonorrhea and chlamydia can be treated with prescription medication. Remember that you can still pass it to another person even while you are being treated. You should not have sex again until your treatment has been completed.
It is possible to pass gonorrhea and chlamydia to your unborn child. The baby could develop health problems and may even be born early. If you are pregnant, it is important to get tested as soon as possible.
Anyone who is sexually active should get tested at least once a year. If you are at increased risk, consider getting tested every 3 to 6 months. People at increased risk include those who:
• Have a new sex partner
• Have more than one sex partner
• Have a sex partner with concurrent partners
• Have a sex partner who has an STI
• Have a new sex partner
• Have more than one sex partner
• Have a sex partner with concurrent partners
• Have a sex partner who has an STI
According to the CDC, by following step-by-step collection instructions, patients can collect their own samples correctly, and the results of the tests are as accurate as when they are collected by a doctor.6
The Quest Patient Service Representative (PSR) will provide you with a vaginal collection kit that comes in a sealed, protective wrapper and includes a step-by-step collection instruction sheet.
Read all instructions before starting to collect a sample. Failure to follow the instructions could affect the test results. If you have questions prior to performing your self-collection, you may ask the PSR or call 1.833.700.2423. The concierge line is open Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. It is closed on weekends and holidays.
If you accidentally drop the swab or collection tube (or contaminate them in any way), inform the PSR, who will dispose of them and provide new ones. If you are unable to self-collect, please contact your doctor. The collection cannot be done by the PSR.
Yes, you can perform a vaginal swab self-collection while menstruating. Studies have indicated that it does not affect the test. If you are experiencing vaginal bleeding that is not related to menstruation, then it is not recommended that you perform this test.
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Our references
1. CDC estimates 1 in 5 people in the U.S. has a sexually transmitted infection. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/p0125-sexualy-transmitted-infection.html
2. Gonorrhea CDC Fact Sheet.
cdc.gov/std/gonorrhea/stdfact-gonorrhea.htm
3. Chlamydia CDC Fact Sheet.
cdc.gov/std/chlamydia/stdfact-chlamydia.htm
4. Which STD tests should I get? CDC.
cdc.gov/std/prevention/screeningreccs.htm
5. Chlamydia – CDC Detailed Fact Sheet CDC.
https://www.cdc.gov/std/chlamydia/stdfact-chlamydia-detailed.htm
6. CDC. Recommendations for the laboratory-based detection of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae. MMWR Recomm Rep. 2014;63(2):1-19. Accessed July 17, 2024. Recommendations for the Laboratory-Based Detection of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae — 2014 (cdc.gov)