Chlamydia Wand Test - FOR WOMEN ONLY.

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Chlamydia is caused by a bacterial infection and is the most common sexually transmitted disease, affecting about 1 in 20 people between 15 and 50. This test will look for the presence of the bacteria, chlamydia trachomatis in your urine. It is important to test for chlamydia as the disease doesn't always produce symptoms but left untreated can cause infertility and ectopic pregnancy. Chlamydia is easily treated with a course of antibiotics. If you receive a positive result you will need to have a laboratory test carried out in order to receive antibiotics for details on our laboratory test click here.

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Female ONLY Chlamydia Wand Test Zoom Chlamydia Wand Test For Women Only A simple and reliable two step test for the detection of Chlamydia. For details on a joint chlamydia and gonorrhoea urine test for both men and women click here. This test has currently been removed from sale. Code: CHLAMYDWAND Price: UK£ 2.39 Qty

Chlamydia is passed on during unprotected sexual intercourse, so if you have had unprotected sex you are at risk of being infected. Not everyone with chlamydia will have symptoms but left untreated chlamydia can cause serious problems in later life. Problems that chlamydia can cause include the following:

• Pelvic inflammatory disease.
• Ectopic pregnancy.
• Inflammation of the testicles.

Self Testing Diagnostic System for Chlamydia

The Chlamydia wand is a rapid self-contained, two-step enzyme detection system for the qualitative detection of Chalmydia. This test utilizes a chemical, which in the presence of a specific Chalmydia enzyme causes a reaction, which coupled with a developer, causes a red/ purple/mottled purple colour change.

READ ALL THE INFORMATION IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE PERFORMING THE TEST

• Do not open the pouch until you are ready to start the test
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the back of the box or pouch
• Do not perform this test during the menstrual period or if blood is spotting as this will invalidate the test.
• Do not use if the tip of the swab is discoloured or if the tip of the swab has broken through the foil barrier in the tube
• Store the test in a dry place between 2°C and 25°C
• Do not use if the pouch is damaged or open
• Keep out of reach from children
• For in vitro diagnostic use only, do not use orally
• Do not reuse the test
• Check with your doctor if the test is negative but symptoms still persist

HOW TO COLLECT THE SAMPLE

To take your own vaginal sample your hands need to be clean and dry

1. Open the pouch and remove the test
2. Gently remove the swab from the tube DO NOT touch the cotton bud with your fingers
3. The advised posture for collecting the sample is lying on your back
4. Holding the bulb insert into the vaginal canal approx 3-5cm (about half way along the swab)
5. Rub the swab firmly 5 times against all sides of the vaginal canal wall. Firm contact must be made for proper specimen collection.
6. Improper collection will result in poor colour change and may cause invalid results.

HOW TO TEST

1. Once the sample has been collected, insert the swab back into the tube. DO NOT push the swab through the foil barrier at the bottom of the tube.
   
   
2. To release fluid .A. bend the bulb to an angle of 45° until you hear a snap
3. Gently squeeze the bulb a couple of times to empty fluid .A. down the tube and into the swab. Stand the test upright. Wait 10 minutes, and no longer than 30 minutes.
   
4. Holding the two ends of the tube, push the swab through the foil barrier. This requires some force. Once through, turn the test bulb side down and tap the end of the test to coat the swab in fluid .B.. Quickly turn the test upright again and tap again to remove the excess fluid .B.. DO NOT SOAK IN FLUID .B.
   
   
5. Read colour at 2 minutes against the chart below. (Please note that colours may vary slightly from those shown below, positive results will show vibrant red or bright purple. The nature of the test means that the positive material in the sample may be randomly distributed on the swab, this can give a mottled appearance to the colour change).

RESULTS CHART

REMEMBER: If the test is positive be sure to consult your doctor for antibiotics.

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