Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea Test

What does the result of this test mean?
Anyone who orders a home test from us will receive a complete laboratory report.

What does a negative test result mean?
A negative test result means that no chlamydia or gonorrhoea were found in the test material you supplied and that no STI treatment is required.

What does a positive test result mean?
A positive test result means that one or more STIs has been found and that treatment is needed. For your own health and to prevent the spread of STIs, it is important that you receive treatment if you test positive.

In the case of a positive test result, you can take the test results to your own doctor for treatment. You should also warn all your sexual partners to further prevent the spread of STIs. They can then have themselves tested and, if necessary, be treated.

How results are shared?
We understand that medical test results can be confusing and difficult to interpret. That’s why at Homed-IQ we make it as easy as possible for you to understand your test result.

In your personal online dashboard you can view your laboratory report as well as a clear and simple explanation of your results. We provide insight into whether you have tested negative or positive for each individual STI.

How soon will I receive my test results?
You will receive the test result very quickly, often within one to three working days after your sample has arrived at our certified laboratory.

Chlamydia

• Pain while urinating
• Abdominal pain in the lower abdomen, sometimes with fever
• Increase in vaginal discharge
• Pain during intercourse
• Bleeding after intercourse
• Bleeding between periods

Gonorrhoea

• Pain when urinating
• Vaginal discharge (green/yellow)
• Pain in the lower abdomen, sometimes with fever
• Pain during intercourse
• Bleeding after intercourse
• Bleeding between periods
• In case of anal infection: irritation, itching, mucous discharge, diarrhea and the urge to (but inability to) pass stool
• In case of infection of the throat: sore throat, pain when swallowing, swollen glands in the neck

Chlamydia

• (Burning) pain while urinating
• Discharge from the penis
• Pain or swelling in the testicles
• Pain during sex

Gonorrhoea

• Pain or swelling in one of the testicles
• Pus-like discharge from the penis
• Burning pain while urinating
• Pain during sex
• In case of anal infection: irritation, itching, mucous discharge, diarrhea and the urge to (but inability to) pass stool
• In case of infection of the throat: sore throat, pain when swallowing, swollen glands in the neck

What is a Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea Test?
This test is used to show whether you are infected with the chlamydia or gonorrhoea bacteria. The test consists of materials for taking a sample from either the vagina, penis, throat, or anus. You will receive extensive instructions with your self-test. After collection you can send in your sample and it will be examined by a certified laboratory. You will receive the results within a few days. It couldn’t be easier!

What’s in the test kit?

• Instruction manual
• A pipette and test tube for a urine test, or a cotton swab with collection tube for a vaginal, throat, or anal swab
• A protective transport bag
• A return envelope

When can you test for each STI?
The window period is the time between when you were infected with an STI and when it is detectable with a test. Every STI has its own window period. If you test for an STI before the window period has passed, you may test negative even if you are infected. See below for more information about the specific window period per STI and determine when you can reliably administer this test.

What is the window period for chlamydia and gonorrhoea?
Chlamydia: After 14 days
Gonorrhoea: After 14 days