Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections in the UK followed by Gonorrhoea. You can have this infection without any symptoms at all so it is important to get regularly checked.
Anyone who has sex can get chlamydia through unprotected vaginal, anal, or oral sex. Sexually active younger people are at a higher risk of getting chlamydia.
If you are having cholesterol tests as part of your profile you may want to fast for 8 hours prior to your test - particularly if you have had a previous high level. It is not essential though, as your results will still give useful health information whether you have fasted or not. Fasting entails not eating or drinking anything except for water.
You do not need to fast for all other tests.
If you take blood thinning medication please tell the phlebotomist before your test.
Please drink water and keep hydrated before your appointment.
Your test kit contains easy to follow instructions on how to take your own finger blood sample.
You will receive your results on the day after London Medical Laboratory receive your sample in their laboratory. They run a 24/7 laboratory operation and test all samples as quickly as possible after receiving them which enables their team of in-house GPs to review and communicate your results in the fastest possible time frame. If you need your results urgently they would recommend booking an in-store appointment or a mobile phlebotomist as this will guarantee your sample reaches the laboratory that same day. For the return of postal kits they use the Royal Mail 1st Class Tracked service which normally delivers on the next working day (Monday-Friday) however as with any postal service there is the possibility of delays. In the unlikely event that your sample requires retesting, this may delay the delivery of your result.
At-home sampling
Covers wide range of common infections
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