Chlamydia Testing
If I get tested will I ever need to have another test?
Will my GP be told I have taken the test?
Who will find out i've had a test?
What if my result is positive?
Do I have to pay for the test or treatment?
How do i get a test if I am over 25?
Can I get a test if I am under 16?
If I get tested will I ever need to have another test?
If you are sexually active, you should be tested for chlamydia every 6-12 months, or when you change your sexual partner.
Will my GP be told I have taken the test?
We only ever contact a GP if you have given us permission to do so.
Will the test hurt?
The test is simple and painless and totally voluntary. You can take the test yourself and you do not need to be examined.
The test: for males you will be asked to give a urine sample, for females, you will be asked to take a DIY swab from the lower vagina.
Who will find out I've had a test?
We will not tell anyone you've had a test but we may contact your GP if you need treatment and we can't get in touch with you. But only if you have given us permission to do this.
You will need to think about who you need to tell if you have a positive test…
How will I get my results?
You can choose to get your results by SMS text, phone call or letter. You should be contacted within two weeks following the test. If you are worried and haven't received your results, please call us on: 01206 363003.
What if my result is Positive?
If your NCSP test shows that you have chlamydia we will give you FREE antibiotic tablets to treat it. The people you have recently had unprotected sex with will also need treatment and/or a test to stop them having problems in the future, or passing the infection on. We will help you to contact your partners if you do not want to do so. This is completely confidential and we do not mention your name.
Do tell us if you could be pregnant, as you may need to have different antibiotics. Remember: antibiotics can stop the contraceptive pill from working.
Do I have to pay for the test or treatment?
No. The test and treatment are free.
How do I get a test if I am over 25?
The National Screening Programme is specifically designed for people under 25. If you are over 25 and worried about chlamydia your GP or your local sexual health clinic will be able to arrange for a test.
Can I get a test if I am under 16?
If you are under 16 you can still take a chlamydia test but you may get a call from a health professional to ensure everything is ok with you.
