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Chlamydia

Related tests: Gonorrhea
At A Glance
 
Why get tested?
To screen for or diagnose chlamydia infection

When to get tested?
If you are sexually active, pregnant, have one or more risk factors for developing chlamydia, or have a cervical infection; depending on your risk factors, may be annually

Sample required?
A swab or brush of cells or secretion from the infected area; urine (male or female) for the molecular test



This article was last reviewed on August 30, 2006.
 
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