Fast STI Tests

Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea Testing

The GUM Clinic offers testing for Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea using PCR - this is the gold standard form of testing for these infections. Our standard test takes around 24 hours but we offer a faster option using a new type of analyser that can return results in a few hours. Our fast test guarantees to have results for you within 4 hours of the sample arriving at the laboratory.

Chlamydia

The Chlamydia test option will just test for Chlamydia. Chlamydia is the most prevalent sexually transmitted infection in the UK. Around 70% of women and 50% of men who have this infection will have absolutely no symptoms so you can be infected and not realise. Chlamydia is easy to treat with certain antibiotics, such as Azithromycin and Doxycycline.

Gonorrhoea

Gonorrhoea is the second most prevalent sexually transmitted infection in the UK. Men normally have symptoms within 7 days of acquiring the infection. Only around 50% of women infected will produce noticeable symptoms. Gonorrhoea has an ability to form a resistance to antibiotics so it is becoming difficult to treat. However, most cases in the UK will respond to antibiotics and we recommend an intramuscular injection of Ceftriaxone and an oral dose of Azithromycin as the front line treatment.

Fast Combination Test

We have a combined Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea test available that tests for both infections from one sample. As we are using one sample, we make significant cost savings and these are passed on to the patient. Requesting the Fast Combination Test will reduce the price by 42% compared with having the tests run separately.

How the test works

You order the test online and we send you the sample collection kit. Female patients are offered either a vaginal swab (recommended) or a urine sample. Male patients use a urine sample in all cases.

You can have the kit sent by guaranteed next day delivery or first class post. A reply-paid envelope is included so you do not have to pay to send the sample back.

The sample is normally received the day after you post it and results are available within 4 hours of us receiving the sample back at the lab.