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Chlamydia testing
Known As: Chlamydia Nucleic Acid Amplification, Amplicor, Chlamydia Aptima, TMA, Chlamydia LCR, Chlamydia PCR, Probe Tec, and SDA
Description: The Chlamydia test is able to detect for the bacteria that causes Chlamydia via urine with the nucleic acid amplification technology. This technology is highly effective in detecting genital Chlamydia. Unlike the urethral swab for males, the nucleic acid amplification Chlamydia testing is pain free. Due to the fact that this test does not require a urethral or vaginal swab, you can collect the urine specimen by yourself, in privacy, at the lab or at home. The average incubation period for detection is typically from a few days to a few weeks after a contact. Turnaround time is typically 1-3 business days.
Early detection is important so that treatment may begin as soon as possible and assist with delaying the onset of serious complications. In addition, knowing your status will enable you to take the necessary steps in preventing the transmission of Chlamydia to others.
Requirements: This is a urine test. Client should withhold urination for at least 1 hour prior to specimen collection. Client should provide a first catch urine, about 20-30 ml, from the initial stream into the collection cup and allow remainder of the stream to go into the toilet. Larger volumes may result in the dilution of the specimen and reduce sensitivity. Clients should not cleanse genital area prior to giving their urine specimen.
in the following packages:
| Gonorrhea and Chlamydia Combo | $149 |
| Peace of Mind Package | $399 |
| Upgrade Peace of Mind Package | $499 |
| Recent Exposure-Fundamental | $179 |
| Recent Exposure-Comprehensive | $459 |
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What is Chlamydia?
Chlamydia, caused by the Chlamydia Trachomatis bacterium, is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases in the United States. Both men and women are at risk of transmitting or being infected with Chlamydia. Chlamydia may also be transmitted to babies from their mothers during delivery. Chlamydia is curable but if left untreated, it can cause irreversible damage. Due to the amount of Chlamydia cases in the United States, its asymptotic nature, and the severe consequences if left untreated, health experts recommend annual screenings in sexually active individuals in non-monogamous relationships.
What are the symptoms of Chlamydia?
Known as the "silent" disease, 75% of infected women and 50% of infected men have no symptoms.
In women, if symptoms occur, they may experience:
• abnormal vaginal discharge
• burning during urination
• lower abdominal pain
• lower back pain
• nausea
• fever
• pain during intercourse
• bleeding between periods
If left untreated, permanent and irreversible damage may occur to the reproductive system.
In men, if symptoms occur, they may experience:
• discharge from the penis
• burning during urination
• burning or itching around the opening of the penis
• pain or swelling in the testicles
If left untreated, infertility may occur.
Note: No one should ever assume that they have a particular STD based on symptoms alone. Many of the symptoms may be related to other illnesses. The only way to determine whether or not you are infected with Chlamydia is to get tested and/or seek medical attention.
How is Chlamydia transmitted?
Chlamydia is transmitted by vaginal, anal, or oral sex. It can also be transmitted from a mother to her child during vaginal delivery. Studies show that HIV may be more easily transmitted to people with Chlamydia infections.
Note: Through the consistent and correct use of latex or polyurethane condoms, a person may greatly reduce their risk of acquiring or transmitting STD's.
Is Chlamydia curable and what are some common treatment options?
Chlamydia is a curable STD. If left untreated, any damage Chlamydia may cause does not reverse with treatment. A common treatment for Chlamydia is antibiotics. Due to the high risk if re-infection, sex partners of an infected person should receive treatment as well. Retesting three weeks after treatment is recommended to ensure a cure. Infected persons should abstain from sex until treatment is complete.
Facts and Figures:
• Annually, it is estimated that over 3 million cases of sexually transmitted Chlamydia occurs within the United States.
• Chlamydia is the most commonly reported STD in the United States.
• Co-infection with Gonorrhea occur in 10-30% of the cases.
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to you are for informational purposes only. We do not diagnose or treat medical
conditions. Request A Test, Ltd.™ does not replace the care of a medical practitioner
or counselor. All transactions with Request A Test, Ltd.™ are confidential and will
not be shared with third parties. Depending on the nature of your testing, if you
receive a "positive" or "indeterminate result", confirmatory testing may be recommended
and may involve additional charges.
There is always a small possibility of an error or failure in laboratory testing. This is inherent to complex testing in any laboratory. Extensive measures are taken to avoid these errors**. As a client of Request A Test, you have access to our extensive list of clinics and hot-line referrals (no warranty for their services). Please let us know
if you would like this information.
**False negative results can have 2 possible meanings, a person can be
infected, but their body has not yet produced the appropriate indicators
or your body is producing the appropriate indicators but for some reason the
test failed to detect it. A False positive result can indicate that you
tested positive for the appropriate indicators, when in fact, you are
negative. Errors could also be broken test tubes, lost specimens, etc.
