1 x Chlamydia Test + Syphilis Kit STD Medical GP Unisex STI Screening Pack

CHLAMYDIA TEST

What is Chlamydia?

Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease that is caused by an infection in the vaginal or uterine tract caused by Chlamydia trachomatis bacteria.

How common is it?

Chlamydia infection has recently become very common, especially among young adults and teenagers. It is thought that around 20% of young women may have a Chlamydia infection.

What are the symptoms of Chlamydia?

In women, symptoms of Chlamydia may include:

• An unusual vaginal discharge
• Bleeding after intercourse
• Bleeding between menstrual periods
• And abdominal or pelvic pain

In men, symptoms of Chlamydia may include:

• Discharge from the penis
• Burning sensation during urination
• And swollen and/or painful testicles.

However, about 75% of women and 50% of men with Chlamydia have no symptoms of infection.

In women, untreated Chlamydia can spread into the pelvic area and infect the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries leading to pelvic inflammatory disease, a serious infection. It is also a major cause of cervicitis, urethritis, and endometriosis in women. This is a worry because an infection can cause sterility. This is why we sell this test as all women who are trying for a baby should have this test first as any unprotected sex can cause the infection to be contracted.

How is it treated?

Once it has been diagnosed, Chlamydia can easily be treated and cured with antibiotics.

What do I get in this pack?

You will receive everything you need to do 1 test:

1 x Test Device
2 x Reagent Solutions
1 x Vaginal Swab
1 x Male Urethral Swab
1 x Extraction Tube
1 x Instructions For Use

SYPHILIS TESTS

What Is Syphilis?

Treponema Pallidum (TP) is the causative agent of the venereal disease syphilis. TP is a spirochete bacterium with an outer envelope and a cytoplasmic membrane. Relatively little is known about the organism in comparison with other bacterial pathogens. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the number of cases of syphilis infection has markedly increased since 1985. Some key factors that have contributed to this rise include the crack cocaine epidemic and the high incidence of prostitution among drug users. One study reported that a large number of HIV-infected females exhibited reactive syphilis serological test results. Multiple clinical stages and long periods of latent, asymptomatic infection are characteristic of syphilis. Primary syphilis infection is defined by the presence of a chancre at the site of inoculation. The antibody response to the TP bacterium can be detected within 4 to 7 days after the chancre appears. The infection remains detectable until the patient receives adequate treatment. The Syphilis Test utilizes a double antigen combination of a syphilis antigen coated particle and syphilis antigen to detect TP antibodies (IgG and IgM) qualitatively and selectively in Whole Blood / Serum / Plasma.

What do I get in this pack?

You will receive everything you need to carry out 1 test:

1 x Test Device
1 x Sample Diluent (Buffer solution)
1 x Pipette
1 x Capillary Tube
1 x Alcohol Wipe
2 x Single Use Lancets
1 x Instructions For Use

How do I use these lancets

You simply twist off the protective cap until you feel it separate from the device, then press the platform firmly against the chosen area. Once finished, push the Sterile cap back onto the needle and dispose of.
The lancets double spring technology minimizes the amount of effort and penetrative force needed to press the device, therefore reducing any pain which may be caused.

For more information about STDs click here to go to our health information pages. To go to the NHS website’s sexual health common questions page click here.

For full instructions on how to use the Gonorrhoea test click here

For full instructions on how to use the Syphilis test click here

For full instructions on how to use the Chlamydia test click here