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Why Get Tested?

To screen for or diagnose a chlamydia infection

When to Get Tested?

For screening: may be recommended if you are sexually active, pregnant or considering pregnancy, or at increased risk for this sexually transmitted disease (STD) For diagnosis: when you have symptoms of this STD, such as such as vaginal discharge and abdominal pain (for women) or unusual discharge from the penis or pain on urination (for men); when a newborn has conjunctivitis

Sample Required?

a first-catch urine sample

Test Preparation Needed?

You may be instructed to wait one to two hours after you last urinated before collecting a urine sample. Follow any instructions you are given.