Can you get a home chlamydia test?

Can you get a home chlamydia test?

Self-test kits for STIs Everyone can get free tests for any STI, including HIV, from their GP or local sexual health clinic. Self-test kits for STIs are also available online and on the high street. They include home testing kits for infections such as chlamydia and gonorrhoea that you can send away to a laboratory.

Can I buy an over the counter chlamydia test?

If you’re eager for your results, myLAB Box delivers answers within 2 to 5 days. The at-home testing covers three testing areas and allows you to detect chlamydia of the genitals, mouth, and rectum. The urine and swab collection takes just 5 minutes and shipping to the lab is included.

Do you have to pay for chlamydia treatment UK?

Do I need to pay for tests or treatment on the NHS? – no, all tests and treatment are free through the NHS services and the National Chlamydia Screening Programme (NCSP). You may have to pay a prescription charge fee if you need a prescription for treatment from your GP practice.

Can you test for chlamydia with urine?

If you’re a man, your health care provider may use a swab to take a sample from your urethra, but it is more likely that a urine test for chlamydia will be recommended. Urine tests can also be used for women. During a urine test, you will be instructed to provide a clean catch sample.

Can you buy chlamydia antibiotics over the counter?

No, you cannot get antibiotics for chlamydia treatment over the counter. The first line of treatment for chlamydia is a prescription antibiotic called azithromycin. Those who are allergic to azithromycin will likely be prescribed another common antibiotic called doxycycline.

Can I get an STI test from Boots?

New to home tests? Just like your local GP or GUM clinic, we can help you get the tests and advice you need. Our STI home test kit is an accurate laboratory test that checks for genital, anal and throat chlamydia and genital, anal and throat gonorrhoea.

How do you get a chlamydia test on the NHS?

You can get a free, confidential chlamydia test at:

1. a sexual health clinic.
2. a genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinic.
3. your GP surgery.
4. most contraceptive clinics.

Is chlamydia treatment free on the NHS?

– no, all tests and treatment are free through the NHS services and the National Chlamydia Screening Programme (NCSP). You may have to pay a prescription charge fee if you need a prescription for treatment from your GP practice. Once you take treatment – you should notice an improvement in any symptoms quite quickly.