How to Get Tested for Chlamydia?

Visit a doctor, sexual health clinic, urgent care center, or Planned Parenthood

Ask for a chlamydia test

Provide a urine sample or a swab sample from the vagina, cervix, penis, rectum, or throat

Follow the clinic’s instructions before testing

Avoid urinating for at least 1 hour before a urine test if instructed

Avoid sex until you have your results if possible

Get tested if you have symptoms, a new partner, multiple partners, or unprotected sex

Get tested regularly if you are sexually active and at higher risk

Ask about testing for other STIs at the same time

Follow up for your results and treatment if the test is positive

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