Chlamydia Trachomatis (Urine)

Does this check produce other names?

No.

What is that this check?

This check seems to be for Chlamydia trachomatis micro organism in a pattern of cells collected out of your urine.

C. trachomatis micro organism trigger chlamydia. Chlamydia is the most typical sexually transmitted an infection (STI) within the U.S.

The CDC advises that sexually lively ladies 25 and youthful be screened annually for chlamydia. The CDC advises older ladies with danger elements even be screened annually. That is as a result of as many as half of girls who get chlamydia have no signs. Males ought to be examined as quickly as they’ve signs. They need to even be examined if their companions are recognized with chlamydia.

In ladies, chlamydia might result in cervicitis. That is an irritation and swelling of the cervix. If it is not handled, it will possibly result in critical sexual well being issues. It may well result in infertility. In males, chlamydia could cause urethritis. It is a swelling of the urethra and should trigger blood within the urine. Infants born to contaminated moms can get lung and eye infections. Affected ladies can also develop endometriosis.

Chlamydia could be handled with antibiotics.

Why do I would like this check?

It’s possible you’ll want this check if any of those apply to you:

• You’re a lady age 25 or youthful and sexually lively

• You’re a lady older than age 25 with danger elements resembling new or a number of sexual companions

• You’re a man whose accomplice has been recognized with chlamydia

• You’re a lady or man who’s sexually lively and has any of the signs listed under

When signs occur in ladies, they’ll embrace:

When signs occur in males, they’ll embrace:

What different exams would possibly I’ve together with this check?

Your healthcare supplier can also order different exams for you. It’s because chlamydia signs could be confused with signs of different STIs. These STIs embrace:

• Gonorrhea 

• HIV/AIDS

• Hepatitis B

• Trichomoniasis

• Syphilis

What do my check outcomes imply?

Take a look at outcomes might fluctuate relying in your age, gender, well being historical past, and different issues. Your check outcomes could also be completely different relying on the lab used. They could not imply you’ve got an issue. Ask your healthcare supplier what your check outcomes imply for you.

Unfavorable check outcomes imply that no chlamydia cells have been present in your urine.

A constructive outcome implies that chlamydia micro organism have been discovered and that you’re seemingly contaminated with chlamydia.

How is that this check accomplished?

It’s possible you’ll be instructed to offer a “first void” urine pattern. This implies you have to to gather your first urine within the morning after you get up. Or you might be instructed to not pee for two hours earlier than giving a urine pattern. Comply with any directions your healthcare supplier offers you.

Does this check pose any dangers?

This check has no recognized dangers.

What would possibly have an effect on my check outcomes?

Different elements aren’t prone to have an effect on your outcomes.

How do I prepare for this check?

You needn’t put together for this check. Be certain your healthcare supplier is aware of about all medicines, herbs, nutritional vitamins, and dietary supplements you take. This consists of medicines that do not want a prescription and any unlawful medicine you might use.