How to do the test?

Doing the test couldn’t be easier!!
You do it yourself. There are no needles, umbrellas or examinations!
For males, all you have to do is pee in a pot, and for females, you do a self administered swab, or if you prefer, pee in a pot.

Urine bottle for male and female (if you collect your test kit)

  • write your name and date of birth on the bottle
  • wait 2 hours since you last passed urine
  • catch the first part of your wee in the bottle provided so the bottle is at least half full
  • seal the bottle in the bag attached to the test request form

Urine bottle for male and female (if test kit is posted to you)

  • write your name on the mini bottle
  • wait 2 hours since you last passed urine
  • catch the first part of your wee in the larger bottle provided, so the bottle is at least half full
  • using the pipette, transfer urine from the larger bottle to the mini bottle up to the top black line *see the diagram on the back of the pack.*
  • screw the lid on tightly
  • flush away the rest of the urine from the larger bottle, and rinse it. This then needs to be put in the bin.
  • place the mini bottle in the green rigid container, replace the lid and seal it in the bag attached to the test request form

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Female only swab

  • write your name and date of birth on the swab container
  • twist and pull off the red top
  • find a comfortable position, as if you are preparing to insert a tampon
  • insert the swab as far as the first ridge into your vagina - about 4cm in – and turn it gently but firmly several times and for about 5 seconds
  • make sure the tip of the swab is against the vaginal wall
  • remove the swab from your vagina and place the stick back in the tube
  • push the red lid down firmly
  • seal the tube in the bag attached to the test request form
CONFIDENTIALITY

No matter where you pick up your test kit, the results only come back to the screening office for us to contact you, unless you have stated otherwise. We will only contact you by the method you have stated, but if your result is positive, and we have tried at least 3 times asking you to phone us, and we have not heard from you, then we may try to contact your GP to ensure you get treatment.
We are part of the National Screening Programme, aimed at reducing the number of people infected with Chlamydia. They require us to let them know how many tests are being done. However, no personal information is shared with them, such as names or addresses. We just have to provide ages, male/female numbers, areas and the number of positive and negative results we get.