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Clamelle Chlamydia Test Kit (pack of 1) FAQ

• Are there any age restrictions for testing & treatment?
  We are unable to supply tests or treatment to (or for) those under the age of 16 years old. You should visit a clinic that specialises in treating Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). Details of these clinics can be found by contacting us, from the telephone book, from your local hospital, or from the STI clinic directory on the website of the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (www.bashh.org). Clinics are confidential and will not inform GPs of any results, unless specifically requested to do so. You can attend one of these clinics at any age (even if you are under the age of consent for sex which is 16).
• How is chlamydia treated?
  Once diagnosed, uncomplicated chlamydia infection is easy to treat and cure. Azithromycin (Clamelle) is currently the most common treatment and is available here on this website. Alternatively you can get treatment from the NHS by visiting your local clinic which deals with Sexually Transmitted Infections. Recent sexual partners (within the last six months) should be treated to prevent re-infection and further spread of disease. Partner Notification Card(s) can be downloaded from this site for you to give, or send, to partners to help with telling them and encouraging them to get treatment.
• Are the test results confidential?
  Yes, the results of the Clamelle Chlamydia Test are completely confidential and will not be passed onto your GP unless you request this. We do not know directly the result of any test you purchase from us, but if you have a positive result and require treatment, we will use your Unique Reference Number (URN) to confirm that you are entitled to buy treatment from us.
• What is the test for chlamydia?
  Testing for chlamydia is by a Nucleic Acid Amplification Technique (NAAT) test, such as the Clamelle Chlamydia Test Kit. The kit contains, among other things, a specimen container for a urine sample which is sent off to the laboratory for analysis. The Clamelle Chlamydia Test Kit is available to buy from this site here.
• When should I get tested for chlamydia?
  You should get tested, whatever your age or sex, and particularly if: 
  - you are considering starting a family and want to check you have no chlamydia infection that could affect your fertility or be passed onto your baby during birth,
  - you`ve had unprotected sex and are worried you may have chlamydia, or
  - you change your sexual partner
• Where can I get tested for chlamydia?
  You can purchase a test kit on this website here. If you prefer to get a test free on the NHS, you will need to visit a Genito-Urinary Medicine (GUM) clinic, community sexual health clinic, or your GP (see www.bashh.org). If you are under 25 years old you can visit a National Chlamydia Screening Programme (NCSP) location (see www.chlamydiascreening.nhs.uk).
• How long does it take to get the results of the test?
  You will be sent the result by post, within seven days of sending the sample.
• Should my partner be tested as well?
  If you have tested positive for chlamydia, it is likely that anyone you have sex with regularly will have it too. It is important that any people you have recently had sex with are also treated, to stop them re-infecting you, passing on the infection or having problems in the future. If you have tested positive for chlamydia, you can download Partner Notification Card(s) from this site for you to give or send to your partner(s) to help with telling them and encouraging them to get treatment. Partners can then use this Notification Card to purchase treatment from us (if suitable) without needing to buy a test. Some partners may also choose to be tested.
• What should I do if the test results are positive?
  If you have bought a test and the result is positive, don`t worry. You can be treated quickly with antibiotics. Just go to the treatment area of this website and we’ll check the treatment we offer is suitable for you. In some cases we may refer you to a specialist NHS clinic or to your GP. If you have confirmed chlamydia you should also be tested for other Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), which may also be present without symptoms. Most testing for sexual infections is done in STI clinics (also called Genito-Urinary Medicine or GUM clinics) which have specialist facilities for testing and systems for contacting, testing and treating sexual partners. Details of these clinics can be found by contacting us, from the telephone book, your local hospital, or from the STI clinic directory on the website of the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (www.bashh.org). Clinics are confidential and will not inform GPs of any results, unless specifically requested to do so. You can attend one of these clinics at any age (even if you are under the age of consent for sex which is 16).
• What should I do if the test results are negative?
  If your test is negative, it means you don`t have chlamydia. However, if you believe you were at risk of getting chlamydia, you will be more likely to have other Sexually Transmitted Infections and so you should get yourself tested at a clinic, just in case.
• What should I do if the test results are neither positive nor negative?
  If the result of your test is unclear and is recorded as neither positive or negative, the test should be repeated. Contact us and we will provide another test free of charge.