What Is a Chlamydia Test?

Q: What Is a Chlamydia Test?

Chlamydia testing: urine NAAT test (most common) or vaginal swab. No blood test. No fasting needed. Results in 1-3 days. Curable with antibiotics.

Chlamydia testing uses a NAAT (nucleic acid amplification test) to detect chlamydia DNA.

Testing Methods

Urine test: most common — just pee in a cup
Vaginal swab: self-collected or provider-collected
Rectal/pharyngeal swab: if those sites were exposed

What It Does NOT Require

No blood draw needed
No fasting
No physical exam

Results and Treatment

Results in 1–3 days
Positive = azithromycin (single dose) or doxycycline (7 days)
Partner(s) must be treated
Re-test in 3 months

Source: CDC, American Sexual Health Association.

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