Chlamydia is the most prevalent sexually transmitted infection in the UK. Testing is free on the NHS for 16 – 24 year olds and some local health authorities provide a postal testing service. Going to your local GU or sexual health clinic is not the most ideal solution for most people so fortunately there are low cost private solutions available online.
While there are a large number of websites that now provide this sort of sexual health service, you need to make sure that you are dealing with a genuine healthcare company. Even if you do not wish to use The STI Clinic, make sure that you are selecting a service that has an accredited laboratory. Do not buy chlamydia testing kits that give you the result in your home after peeing on a stick as these are notoriously unreliable. A lab-based service is your best option as most labs will be using the latest detection technology. Using a service such as our gives you the additional comfort you are dealing with qualified healthcare professionals so you have access to treatment in the event of a positive result. We also provide a very fast results service with most results back in under 24 hours.
If you wish to use your local GUM clinic then you will be able to find the service that you need here.