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Chlamydia test

Request a chlamydia test online. Speak to an Australian-registered doctor by telehealth, 24/7. It's confidential, and you can do it from the comfort of your home.

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How our doctors support chlamydia testing

What we offer:

You might request a chlamydia test for all sorts of reasons. A new partner, symptoms like unusual discharge or discomfort, routine screening, or a message from a previous partner are all common ones. Whatever brings you here, our doctors talk through your situation in a telehealth consultation. If appropriate, they can issue a pathology request for a chlamydia urine test at a collection centre near you.

Personalised telehealth consultations
Chlamydia urine test requests
Support with broader STI screening
Your results reviewed, with follow-up
Specialist referrals where appropriate
Optional follow-up consultations
Australian-registered doctors experienced in sexual health

How to get a chlamydia test online

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Request a consultation

Request a telehealth consultation and complete a short questionnaire about your symptoms and sexual health history. Our doctors are available 24/7, every day, so you can start whenever suits you.

2.

Speak with a doctor

One of our Australian-registered doctors will call you to discuss your situation. They'll ask a few questions, answer any concerns you have, and decide whether a chlamydia test is right for you.

3.

Receive your pathology request

If a test is appropriate, you'll receive your pathology request electronically. Simply take it to any collection centre near you.

1.

Request a consultation

Request a telehealth consultation and complete a short questionnaire about your symptoms and sexual health history. Our doctors are available 24/7, every day, so you can start whenever suits you.

2.

Speak with a doctor

One of our Australian-registered doctors will call you to discuss your situation. They'll ask a few questions, answer any concerns you have, and decide whether a chlamydia test is right for you.

3.

Receive your pathology request

If a test is appropriate, you'll receive your pathology request electronically. Simply take it to any collection centre near you.

Getting a chlamydia test is simple

What's included:

Your privacy matters, especially with sexual health. With InstantScripts, there's no waiting room and no awkward conversation at reception. You complete a digital request from home, speak with an Australian-registered doctor, and receive your pathology request electronically. Then you simply visit a collection centre when it suits you. The whole process is discreet, straightforward and designed to fit around your day.

Doctor consultation. A private telehealth consultation with an Australian-registered doctor who will discuss your situation and answer any questions you have.
Pathology request. A chlamydia test request sent straight to your phone or email, accepted at collection centres across Australia.
Results review. Once your results are in, a doctor reviews them and explains what they mean in plain English.
Referrals if required. If your results need follow-up care, our doctors can arrange treatment or a specialist referral where appropriate.

What is a chlamydia test?

A chlamydia test checks for Chlamydia trachomatis, the bacteria that causes the infection. The standard method is a nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT), which looks for the genetic material of the bacteria in a urine sample or a swab taken from the genitals, throat or rectum. Most people simply provide a urine sample at a pathology collection centre, with no examination needed. Results show whether the infection is present, and a positive result means treatment is needed. You'll usually need a referral from a doctor before a laboratory can process the test.

Can I get a chlamydia test online in Australia?

Yes. An InstantScripts doctor can assess you through a telehealth consultation and, if appropriate, issue a pathology request for a chlamydia test. You then take that request to a pathology collection centre near you, provide your sample and wait for your results. There's no need to visit a doctor's surgery in person.

How do you test for chlamydia? Urine or blood test?

Chlamydia is detected with a urine test or a swab, not a blood test. Because the bacteria lives in the genital tract, throat or rectum, a chlamydia urine test or swab is far more accurate than testing blood. If a doctor believes you may have been exposed to other sexually transmitted infections, some of those may involve a blood test, but chlamydia itself does not.

Is the test different for men?

A chlamydia test for men usually involves a first-pass urine sample, meaning the first part of your urine stream. It's the same NAAT method used for everyone, and it's quick and painless. Depending on your sexual history, a doctor may also recommend a throat or rectal swab.

How much does a chlamydia test cost?

You pay a consultation fee for the doctor to assess you and issue your blood test or pathology request. Current fees are listed on our pricing page. The test itself is bulk billed at most pathology collection centres if you have a valid Medicare card, though it's worth confirming with your local centre before you attend.

What if I don't have a Medicare card?

You can still be tested. If you don't have Medicare, you can use an Individual Healthcare Identifier (IHI), which is available through Services Australia via your myGov account. Keep in mind that without Medicare, the pathology laboratory may charge a fee for processing your sample.

How long do results take?

Most chlamydia test results come back within one to three business days of the laboratory receiving your sample. An InstantScripts doctor will contact you to explain your results. If your test is positive, the doctor can discuss treatment with you, which is usually a short course of antibiotics.

Is my test kept private?

Yes. Your consultation, pathology request and results are handled confidentially and stored securely, in line with the highest digital privacy standards. Results are shared only with you and your treating doctor. If you have questions about how your information is managed, you can contact our support team at any time.