This is a chlamydia test done by a vaginal swab to check for infection.

Why do this test? This vagina swab test may be done if a woman has vaginal discharge or wants to screen for chlamydia. It can also be used to check if an infection has cleared after treatment.

Time taken: 2 working days *

 This chlamydia test is done at Patient Reception.

  Results of your chlamydia test will be e-mailed to you with a doctor's explanation of what the result means.

Instructions on how to do a vaginal swab yourself.

* Indicative timings only. Actual result may be earlier or slightly later.

  If there is no discharge, it may be better to test for chlamydia with a urine test.