Chlamydia and gonorrhea test

What are chlamydia and gonorrhea?

Chlamydia and gonococcus are bacterial infections that can be transmitted through sexual contact - e.g:

• Petting and oral sex
• Penetrative sex
• Shared use of sex toys
• In rare cases even when kissing

Both infections can be treated well with antibiotics if they are detected early.

How does the test work?

• This is a smear test in which small samples of mucous membrane are taken.
• The procedure is painless.
• Depending on sexual practices and body characteristics, swabs are taken at different points:
• Throat
• Urethra (in people with a penis)
• Vaginal mucosa (in people with a vulva)
• Anus
• The samples are preserved in special tubes and sent to the Dr. Risch laboratory for analysis.

What happens if the result is positive?

• If chlamydia or gonococci are found, you will receive a text message asking you to go to a specialist medical center and start antibiotic treatment.
• It is also important that sex partners are informed so that they too can be tested and treated.

When will I receive the result?

The result is usually available 2 to 5 days after the smear test.