Chlamydia Testing

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Open House has extensive experience in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of chlamydia and other similar infections such as gonorrhoea or mycoplasma genitalium. Our tests, carried out with the PCR technique, are unbeatable, both for their sensitivity and for the speed of the results.

Since it is a mostly asymptomatic infection, if you suspect you have chlamydia or have had unprotected sex, you can take a test with complete confidentiality in our physical clinics or using our online testing service.

Chlamydia (and Gonorrhoea) Testing

There are several tests for chlamydia and gonorrhoea such as serology, direct immuno-fluorescence, or PCR. The first two are tests with very low sensitivity and a high rate of false-positive results, we strongly advise against doing any other chlamydia test than PCR.

Performing tests is essential to know if you have chlamydia since there are no symptoms in most cases. At Open House we have an urgent chlamydia test by PCR with results in 90 minutes or we can carry out the test with our standard or online testing service in 24-72 hours after receiving your sample in our laboratory, from €95.

What is Chlamydia?

Chlamydia is a bacterial infection that can be contracted through unprotected sexual intercourse. It is one of the sexually transmitted diseases most common, with some 50 million cases worldwide every year. Anyone who is sexually active can get chlamydia, even if it comes in forms more common among the younger population.

What are the symptoms of chlamydia?

One of the main problems with chlamydia or gonorrhoea is that a high percentage of infections do not present symptoms . In fact only 25% of people who become infected show any symptoms.

Some of the most common symptoms are a burning sensation when urinating , white, green, or yellow discharge from the penis, and pain in the testicles in men. In the case of women it can produce a foul smelling vaginal discharge, pain during sex, and bleeding between periods.

Both men and women can also get chlamydia in the rectum or throat. In the rectum, the symptoms would be anal discharge, itching, pain, and bleeding. In the throat it almost never shows symptoms, but if there were, they would be similar to pharyngitis.

How is Chlamydia transmitted and why should I get tested?

Getting tested for chlamydia is very important when having unprotected sex. First of all, if you suspect you are infected stop having sex until you have received treatment, to limit its transmission.

Secondly, because it is a disease that must be treated to avoid serious complications, especially in women. If untreated, chlamydia pelvic inflammatory disease can develop that can lead to infertility.

Thirdly, testing is essential if you are pregnant or trying to have a child, as it can be transmitted to the foetus, or cause complications in childbirth, premature births or ectopic pregnancy.

Chlamydia Testing Online

If you want maximum convenience, flexibility and confidentiality, this service is made for you. Take your own samples wherever you want with our sample collection kits, send them free of charge to our laboratory and view your results on our web portal.