Formal name:Chlamydia trachomatis culture, Chlamydia trachomatis DNA Probe, Chlamydia trachomatis by Amplified Detection, Chlamydia trachomatis by Direct Antigen Detection (DFA) Related tests:Gonorrhea
Why get tested? To screen for or diagnose chlamydia infection
When to get tested? If you are sexually active, pregnant, have one or more risk factors for developing chlamydia, or have a symptoms, such as vaginal discharge and abdominal pain (for women) or unusual discharge from the penis or pain on urination (for men); depending on your risk factors, may be annually
Sample required? A swab or brush of cells or secretion from the infected area; urine (male or female) for the molecular test
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