Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea Fast Tests

The STI Clinic has 2 options for testing for chlamydia and gonorrhoea. The quick results test takes 4 hours after the sample is received at the lab. The standard test takes on average 24 hours to report. If time is not important and you wish to save some money, the standard test may be more appropriate. The 24 hour test uses a different type of analyser and is half the price of the 4 hour test. There is no difference in accuracy. Please click here to go to our original 24 hour test.

Is this fast test appropriate?

If you have symptoms in the genital area then we recommend a full screen so that we can correctly ascertain the cause of these symptoms. It is impossible to diagnose an STI from the symptoms - testing is always essential.

What if I test positive?

If you test positive for Chlamydia, then antibiotic treatment is included. We will need to take some brief medical details online and then an appropriate antibiotic is sent to you by overnight courier. The treatment for Gonorrhoea necessitates an intramuscular administration, so you need to attend a clinic in person for this service.

Are the results reliable?

All our lab work is done by The Doctors Laboratory, which is one of the leading pathology services in the UK. This lab is used by most private clinics in London, so you know that you are in good hands. The lab is fully accredited as you would expect. If you require a copy of the full lab report then this can be sent to you free of charge.

Mutated Gonorrhoea Strains

The fast test option for Gonorrhoea cannot detect some very rare genetically mutated stains. These strains are not prevalent in the UK, so is not usually a cause for concern. If you have symptoms that may be indicative of gonorrhoea, we strongly recommend using the standard Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea screen, which produces results in approximately 24 hours. The fast test option is appropriate if you are having a routine screen to demonstrate that you do not have either infection or do not have symptoms. The standard screen can also be used for this purpose, but the fast test is there for situations when a rapid result in 4 hours is required.

How soon can I get tested?

You can get tested at any time but if you are being tested after a perceived risky event, a positive result may not show for 7 days in the case of gonorrhoea and 14 days in the case of chlamydia.

If you have symptoms in the genital area, such as discharge or a burning sensation when passing urine, please opt for our full screen as this would be the most appropriate test.