chlamydia and gonorrhea pcr test - urine sample
STIUrine or swab sample3-5 days
Chlamydia and Gonorrhea PCR Test - Urine Sample
A PCR test that screens for chlamydia and gonorrhoea using either a urine sample or swab sample. Choose the sample type requested by your clinician or the option that best matches your symptoms and testing site.
Sample
Urine or swab
Results
3-5 days
Prep
Check details
Follow-up
Optional add-on
What this test detects
Chlamydia trachomatis (CT)
Real-time PCR · urine or swab
Qualitative · Detected/Not detected
Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG)
Real-time PCR · urine or swab
Qualitative · Detected/Not detected
When to get this test
Routine sexual-health screening
A comfortable option for regular screening, especially with a new or multiple partners.
Symptoms present
Helpful if you have burning when urinating, unusual discharge, or genital discomfort.
Partner notification
Useful if a partner has tested positive for chlamydia or gonorrhoea.
How to prepare
01
Choose Urine Sample or Swab Sample based on your symptoms, testing site, or clinician's request.
02
For urine testing, provide a first-catch urine sample and avoid urinating for at least 1 hour before collection.
03
For swab testing, follow the clinic's collection instructions for the specific body site.
Common questions
Which CT/NG PCR sample should I choose?
Choose Urine Sample if you want a non-invasive option and your clinic or doctor did not specifically request a swab. Choose Swab Sample if you have symptoms from a specific site, need cervical, urethral, throat, or rectal sampling, or were advised to get a swab.
Why first-catch urine?
For the urine option, the first part of your urine stream carries the most cells, which gives the most accurate result.
Is PCR testing reliable?
Yes. PCR is a reliable method for detecting chlamydia and gonorrhoea. The best sample type depends on your symptoms, exposure, and testing site.
Is my result confidential?
Yes. Your results are private and shared only with you.