Does a chlamydia test also check for gonorrhoea?

Yes. DocTap's routine £74 test checks for both chlamydia and gonorrhoea using a urine sample or genital swab. Throat and rectal samples are separate, and broader STI screens can also include HIV and syphilis.

How soon after exposure should I test for chlamydia?

For routine chlamydia testing, wait at least 14 days after exposure. Testing earlier can miss an infection. If you have symptoms, a partner has tested positive or you are worried about a recent exposure, book a GP-led appointment rather than waiting.

What sample do I need for a chlamydia test?

The right sample depends on the type of exposure. A urine sample or genital swab tests the genital area; throat and rectal swabs test those sites separately. If you are unsure which sites to test, book GP-led testing.

What happens if my chlamydia test is positive?

A GP will explain your result and can usually prescribe antibiotics. They'll talk to you about letting recent partners know and advise whether you need to test again.

Can you have chlamydia without symptoms?

Yes. Most people with chlamydia have no symptoms, so routine testing can detect an infection you may not otherwise know about. If you have symptoms or need clinical advice, book GP-led testing.

Can chlamydia affect fertility?

It can if it's left untreated. Chlamydia can spread and cause pelvic inflammatory disease, which can affect fertility and increase the risk of ectopic pregnancy. Prompt testing and treatment is the best way to reduce this risk.

How quickly will I get my chlamydia test result?

Selected tests at DocTap clinics with on-site laboratories have results within 4 hours of the sample being taken, or the test fee is refunded. At our other clinics, most standard results are ready by 6pm the next working day.

Do I need a GP appointment for a chlamydia test?

No, not always. If you have no symptoms and know you want routine testing, you can book a healthcare assistant-led chlamydia and gonorrhoea test directly at one of our five clinics with on-site laboratories. If you have symptoms, a recent exposure, a partner has tested positive or you are unsure which sample sites to test, book a GP-led appointment instead.

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Fast, confidential chlamydia testing in London. Our routine test checks for chlamydia and gonorrhoea together, or you can choose a broader STI screen. At our five clinics with on-site labs, selected results are ready within 4 hours, or we refund your test fee. At our other clinics, most results are ready by 6pm the next working day.

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Test from 14 days after exposure. No symptoms? Book a routine test and a trained healthcare assistant will take your sample at one of our five clinics with on-site labs. If you have symptoms, a recent exposure or aren't sure which samples you need, see a GP at any of our London clinics.

What you should know about chlamydia

What is chlamydia?

Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections in the UK, especially in people under 25. It's a bacterial infection that can affect the genitals, throat or rectum. Most people have no symptoms, so testing is often the only way to know.

How is chlamydia passed on?

Vaginal, anal or oral sex without a condom
Contact with infected semen or vaginal fluid
Sharing sex toys that have not been washed or covered with a new condom
From a pregnant person to their baby during birth

What are the symptoms of chlamydia?

Most people with chlamydia have no symptoms. When symptoms do occur, they can include:

Pain or burning when urinating
Unusual vaginal or penile discharge
Pain in the lower tummy or pelvis
Pain or swelling in the testicles
Pain during sex
Bleeding after sex or between periods
Rectal pain, discomfort or discharge

What happens if chlamydia isn't treated?

Chlamydia is easily treated with antibiotics. Left untreated, it can sometimes lead to:

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), which can affect fertility and increase the risk of ectopic pregnancy
Long-term pelvic or testicular pain
Painful swelling around the testicles
Reactive arthritis, causing joint pain and swelling

When should I get tested and which sample do I need?

Routine chlamydia testing is suitable from 14 days after exposure. Testing earlier may miss an infection. If you have symptoms or a partner has tested positive, choose GP-led testing rather than waiting.

Genital exposure: urine sample or genital swab
Oral exposure: throat swab
Anal exposure: rectal swab
Unsure where to test: book a GP appointment

Chlamydia can affect more than one part of the body. Testing only one sample site can miss an infection elsewhere.

Routine or GP-led testing

Which chlamydia test is right for you?

Choose routine testing if you have no symptoms. It checks for chlamydia and gonorrhoea together, or you can choose a wider STI screen. Choose GP-led testing if you have symptoms, need an examination or want advice about when and where to test.

Routine testing

Best for: No symptoms and you'd like a routine check.
No GP consultation required: A trained healthcare assistant will take your sample.
One routine test: Tests for chlamydia and gonorrhoea from 14 days after exposure, using a urine or genital sample. Throat or rectal testing can be added.
Results and price: Selected results within 4 hours, delivered securely through your DocTap account. From £74.

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GP-led testing

Best for: Symptoms, recent exposure, a positive partner or uncertainty about which sample sites need testing.
GP consultation: Your GP can assess you and take the samples you need during the same appointment.
The right sample sites: Discuss symptoms and exposure, with examination and advice on genital, throat, rectal or broader STI testing.
Treatment and follow-up: Your GP can prescribe treatment, arrange follow-up or refer you if a result is positive.

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Routine chlamydia tests

Test for chlamydia and gonorrhoea together, or choose a wider STI screen. A trained healthcare assistant takes your sample at one of our five London clinics with on-site labs. Prices include the appointment, test, handling fee and results.

Chlamydia & gonorrhea

4-hour results

Suitable from 14 days post exposure. Same-day results within 4 hours, backed by our money-back guarantee.

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from £66.60

Standard price from £74

Chlamydia by PCR
Gonorrhea by PCR
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Optional extras Member Standard

Chlamydia and gonorrhoea (throat) A throat swab for chlamydia and gonorrhoea, as well as the included urine or swab test.
+£39.60 +£44
Chlamydia and gonorrhoea (rectal) A rectal swab for chlamydia and gonorrhoea, as well as the included urine or swab test.
+£39.60 +£44

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STI screen

4-hour results

Our most popular STI test. Suitable from 45 days post exposure. Same-day STI results within 4 hours, backed by our money-back guarantee.

Member price^†

from £115.20

Standard price from £128

HIV 1&2/p24 antigen
Syphilis antibody
Chlamydia by PCR
Gonorrhea by PCR
All-inclusive price

Optional extras Member Standard

Hepatitis B & C Blood tests for hepatitis B and C. Recommended if you're at higher risk.
+£39.60 +£44
Trichomonas A swab or urine test for trichomonas.
+£39.60 +£44
Chlamydia and gonorrhoea (throat) A throat swab for chlamydia and gonorrhoea, as well as the urine or swab test in your screen.
+£39.60 +£44
Chlamydia and gonorrhoea (rectal) A rectal swab for chlamydia and gonorrhoea, as well as the urine or swab test in your screen.
+£39.60 +£44

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Early detect screen

Suitable from 14 days post exposure. A confirmatory standard test is recommended after 45 days. Results in 3-4 days.

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from £240.30

Standard price from £267

HIV 1 RNA
Hepatitis B DNA
Hepatitis C RNA
Chlamydia by PCR
Gonorrhea by PCR
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Member price^†

from £295.20

Standard price from £328

HIV 1&2/p24 antigen
Syphilis antibodies
Chlamydia by PCR
Gonorrhea by PCR
Hepatitis B surface antigen
Hepatitis C antibodies
Trichomonas by PCR
Mycoplasma by PCR
15-minute GP consultation included
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Only tests with same day within 4 hour results are covered by our money-back guarantee. For other tests, we provide typical turnaround times; however, results may occasionally take longer, such as when additional testing is required. *An additional £10 fee applies when optional tests are added, to cover the extra sample collection and lab technician time required.

From booking to results

How your chlamydia test works

Choose the right appointment, test at the right time and provide the sample that matches the type of exposure. Your result is delivered securely, with GP support if it is positive.

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1. Choose routine or GP-led testing

Routine testing is for people without symptoms. Choose a GP appointment if you need assessment or advice.
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2. Test at the right time

Routine testing is suitable from 14 days after exposure.
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3. Provide the right sample

Depending on the exposure, this may be urine or a genital, throat or rectal swab.
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4. Receive your result securely

Your result is delivered through your DocTap account. Selected tests processed on site are available within 4 hours.
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5. Get treatment if you need it

If your result is positive, a GP can review it and prescribe treatment.

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Chlamydia treatment

If your chlamydia test is positive

A GP will review your result and explain what it means. Chlamydia is treated with a short course of antibiotic tablets, which the GP reviewing your result can usually prescribe. They'll also talk to you about letting recent partners know and whether you need to test again.

Reviewing your result: Your GP will go through your result with you, including which part of the body is affected, and advise whether you should test for other STIs.
Antibiotic tablets: Most chlamydia infections are treated with a short course of antibiotic tablets. Take the full course, even if you feel well. Your GP will check the treatment is right for you, including if you're pregnant.
Letting partners know: Partners from the last 6 months, or since your last negative test, should get tested and treated too. With your consent, DocTap can let them know for you, confidentially or anonymously.
Testing again: You won't always need a follow-up test. Your GP may recommend one to check the infection has cleared (sometimes called a "test of cure"), for example if you're pregnant, had a rectal infection or still have symptoms. Many people are also advised to test again around 3 months later, especially if they're under 25.
Avoid passing the infection on: Don't have vaginal, anal or oral sex until you and your partner or partners have finished treatment and your GP has confirmed it's safe.

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Why choose DocTap for chlamydia testing?

Fast, confidential testing from a regulated clinic, with GP support if you need treatment or follow-up.

Results in 4 hours: Selected results are ready within 4 hours at five clinics with on-site labs, or your test fee is refunded.
Trained clinical team: Routine samples are taken by trained healthcare assistants, with experienced GMC-registered GPs available for symptoms and clinical advice.
The right sample sites: Testing can include genital, throat or rectal samples according to the type of exposure, reducing the risk of missing an infection elsewhere.
Secure, regulated care: Results are delivered through your secure DocTap account, with care provided by a CQC-regulated healthcare provider.

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Chlamydia testing FAQs

Answers about when to test, which samples you may need, result times and what happens after a positive result.

Does a chlamydia test also check for gonorrhoea?: Yes. DocTap's routine £74 test checks for both chlamydia and gonorrhoea using a urine sample or genital swab. Throat and rectal samples are separate, and broader STI screens can also include HIV and syphilis.
How soon after exposure should I test for chlamydia?: For routine chlamydia testing, wait at least 14 days after exposure. Testing earlier can miss an infection. If you have symptoms, a partner has tested positive or you are worried about a recent exposure, book a GP-led appointment rather than waiting.
What sample do I need for a chlamydia test?: The right sample depends on the type of exposure. A urine sample or genital swab tests the genital area; throat and rectal swabs test those sites separately. If you are unsure which sites to test, book GP-led testing.
What happens if my chlamydia test is positive?: A GP will explain your result and can usually prescribe antibiotics. They'll talk to you about letting recent partners know and advise whether you need to test again.
Can you have chlamydia without symptoms?: Yes. Most people with chlamydia have no symptoms, so routine testing can detect an infection you may not otherwise know about. If you have symptoms or need clinical advice, book GP-led testing.
Can chlamydia affect fertility?: It can if it's left untreated. Chlamydia can spread and cause pelvic inflammatory disease, which can affect fertility and increase the risk of ectopic pregnancy. Prompt testing and treatment is the best way to reduce this risk.
How quickly will I get my chlamydia test result?: Selected tests at DocTap clinics with on-site laboratories have results within 4 hours of the sample being taken, or the test fee is refunded. At our other clinics, most standard results are ready by 6pm the next working day.
Do I need a GP appointment for a chlamydia test?: No, not always. If you have no symptoms and know you want routine testing, you can book a healthcare assistant-led chlamydia and gonorrhoea test directly at one of our five clinics with on-site laboratories. If you have symptoms, a recent exposure, a partner has tested positive or you are unsure which sample sites to test, book a GP-led appointment instead.