The Testing Window
Chlamydia is usually detectable around two weeks after exposure. Testing sooner can miss an early infection, so if it has been only a few days, we may recommend testing now and repeating it.
CHLAMYDIA TESTING
Private chlamydia testing, with treatment on the same visit where possible.
You do not need a referral and you do not need to be registered with us, and your result goes to you and to nobody else. A urine sample for men or a self taken swab for women, results the next day, and antibiotics prescribed the same day if you need them.
- Ten clinics across the UK
- Same-day at many locations
- In person, telephone or video
- Experienced, GMC-registered doctors
- CQC registered
- Transparent pricing from £95
Book a chlamydia testing appointment Without The Wait
Chlamydia is the most commonly diagnosed sexually transmitted infection in the UK, and most people who have it have no symptoms at all. That is the whole reason testing matters: you cannot tell from how you feel, and untreated chlamydia can affect fertility.
The test itself is simple. A urine sample for men, or a self taken vaginal swab for women, which most people find easier and less invasive than expected. Results come back the next day. If it is positive, treatment is a short course of antibiotics and the infection clears, and we can prescribe the same day. If it is negative, you have your answer without a fortnight of waiting.
Why patients choose OUR CHLAMYDIA TESTING SERVICE
- Next day results.
- Completely confidential, with results released only to you.
- Self taken swab for women, which most people prefer.
- No referral, no NHS registration, no waiting list.
- Same day appointments at ten clinics.
- Treatment prescribed the same day following a positive result.
- Tested alongside other infections in one appointment if you want.
- Non judgemental clinicians who do this every day.
- Your NHS GP registration is unaffected, and nothing is shared without your consent.
When to TEST FOR CHLAMYDIA
Same Day Appointments
Same day slots are usually available across all ten clinics.
Evening and Weekend Appointments
Clinics are open Monday to Friday 8am to 7pm, and Saturday mornings. [Confirm exact Saturday closing time per clinic, the live site is inconsistent.]
How To Book CHLAMYDIA TESTING
Step 1
Book Your Appointment
Same day slots available. Nothing appears on any record shared outside the clinic.
Step 2
Give Your Sample
A urine sample for men, or a self taken vaginal swab for women. Takes a few minutes.
Step 3
Next Day Results
Results come directly to you, with a clinician available to explain them.
Step 4
Treatment If Positive
A short antibiotic course, prescribed the same day, plus advice on telling partners and when to retest.
Why choose Private Medical Clinic for Chlamydia Testing
- CQC registered provider, with documented clinical governance.
- Next day results rather than one to two weeks.
- Complete confidentiality, with nothing shared without your consent.
- Treatment available in house, so a positive result does not mean being sent elsewhere.
- GMC registered doctors, including a clinician with a stated sexual health interest.
- Partner notification discussed sensitively and practically.
- Retesting arranged, which matters for chlamydia specifically.
- Ten clinics across the UK.
- Treated as ordinary healthcare, because that is what it is.
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Chlamydia Testing Across The UK
Confidential chlamydia testing is available at ten CQC registered clinics across the UK. Choose your nearest.
- Chlamydia Testing Service in Birmingham
- Chlamydia Testing Service in Sutton Coldfield
- Chlamydia Testing Service in London
- Chlamydia Testing Service in Newcastle
- Chlamydia Testing Service in Leicester
- Chlamydia Testing Service in Bournemouth
- Chlamydia Testing Service in Oxford
- Chlamydia Testing Service in Derby
- Chlamydia Testing Service in Manchester
- Chlamydia Testing Service in Cambridge
STI Testing Fees
Simple, pay-as-you go pricing with no hidden fees
STI Early Detection
Less than 10 days£295
Next Day Results
- Chlamydia Trachomatis
- Haemophilus Ducreyi
- Herpes Simplex I & II
- Hominis / Genitalium
- Gonorrhoea
- Syphilis
- Bacterial Vaginosis
- Ureaplasma Urealyticum
STI Complete
After 10 days£495
Next Day Results
- HIV
- Hepatitis B & Hepatitis C
- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhoea
- Syphilis
- Herpes (HSV I and II)
- Ureaplasma/Mycoplasma
- Trichomonas
- Gardnerella
HIV Only Test
After 28 days£195
Next Day Results
- HIV Antibody
- HIV p24 Antigen
Should you TEST FOR CHLAMYDIA?
- Worth testing if any of these apply:
- You have had unprotected sex with a new partner.
- A condom failed.
- A partner has told you they have tested positive.
- You are under 25 and sexually active. Annual testing is recommended for this group because rates are highest.
- You have a new partner and want to start clear.
- You are pregnant or planning a pregnancy.
- You have symptoms: unusual discharge, pain passing urine, bleeding between periods or after sex, pelvic pain, or testicular pain.
- You have never been tested.
What is Chlamydia Testing?
Chlamydia is an infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis, passed on through unprotected vaginal, anal or oral sex, and through sharing sex toys. It is the most commonly diagnosed STI in the UK.
The important thing about it is how quiet it is. Around seven in ten women and half of men with chlamydia have no symptoms whatsoever, which means it spreads through people who have no reason to suspect anything. Where symptoms do occur they are easy to dismiss: slightly unusual discharge, mild discomfort passing urine, spotting between periods, or a dull ache.
Left untreated it can ascend. In women it can cause pelvic inflammatory disease, which is a significant cause of tubal damage, ectopic pregnancy and infertility. In men it can cause epididymo-orchitis, a painful inflammation of the testicles. Both are avoidable, and the treatment is a short antibiotic course.
Testing uses a NAAT, a nucleic acid amplification test, which looks for the bacterium’s genetic material and is highly accurate. For men that is a urine sample, for women a self taken vaginal swab, which detects more infections than a urine sample does in women. Throat or rectal swabs are used where relevant to your sexual history, and it is worth mentioning that when you book, because a genital sample alone will not detect an infection at another site.
Chlamydia Testing vs NHS GP: What's The Difference?
An NHS GP is free at the point of use but often has longer waits and shorter appointments. A private GP is paid for directly, usually seen the same day or within days, with longer consultations and greater continuity. You can use both, and seeing a private GP does not affect your NHS care.
| Chlamydia Testing | NHS GP | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | £195 | Free, including free postal kits for under 25s in many areas |
| Access | Book directly, same day usually | Book directly, same day usually |
| Results | Next day | Typically several days to two weeks |
| Appointment timing | You choose | Clinic availability, some walk in |
| Treatment | Prescribed same day following a positive result | Provided free |
| Confidentiality | Results to you only | Confidential, held separately from your GP record |
Chlamydia Testing FAQs
Around two weeks for a reliable result. Testing sooner can miss an early infection, so we may suggest testing now and repeating.
The next day.
A short course of antibiotics. Current UK guidance uses doxycycline as first line for uncomplicated infection. [Confirm the clinic’s prescribing protocol.] Treatment clears the infection in the great majority of cases.
A test of cure is not routinely needed, but retesting at three months is recommended, particularly if you are under 25, because reinfection is common.
Yes. Infections can persist without symptoms, which is why testing rather than waiting for symptoms is the right approach.
Only if you ask us to.
A urine sample for men, a self taken vaginal swab for women. No examination is needed unless you have symptoms that warrant one.
Usually none. Around seven in ten women and half of men have no symptoms at all.
Yes, current and recent partners should be tested and treated, otherwise reinfection is likely. We will talk through how to approach it, and there are ways to do it anonymously if you prefer.
Untreated, it can, primarily through pelvic inflammatory disease in women. Treated promptly, that risk is much reduced, which is the argument for testing rather than waiting.
Yes, until you and your partners have completed treatment.
Yes, where relevant to your sexual history. Mention it when you book, since a genital sample will not detect infection elsewhere.
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