{"product_id":"selfcheck-female-chlamydia-test","title":"Female Chlamydia Test | Vaginal Swab Home Test | Results in 20 Minutes","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIntended use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SELFCHECK Female Chlamydia Test is a CE certified, in-vitro diagnostic medical device for self-testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVaginal swab test\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe and easy to use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResults at home in minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCE certified for self-test use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResults in 20 minutes at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains 1 test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis test is a specific, manual, qualitative, immunochromatographic (lateral flow), test for the detection of \u003cem\u003eChlamydia trachomatis\u003c\/em\u003e from a vaginal swab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a preliminary test for women and is not intended for definitive diagnosis of a Chlamydia infection. The test requires cell samples from the neck of the uterus collected with a sterile vaginal swab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the UK. It's passed on through unprotected sex (sex without a condom) and is particularly common in sexually active teenagers and young adults. Symptoms may include pain when peeing, an unusual discharge from the vagina or bottom, pain in the tummy, bleeding after sex and bleeding between periods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTime to result\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe test gives a result in 20 minutes at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarnings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA test for a single biomarker, such as the immunological detection of \u003cem\u003eChlamydia trachomatis\u003c\/em\u003e, is not a diagnosis. Whether you have a positive or negative result, if you are concerned that you are at risk from sexually transmitted diseases, always speak with your doctor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot following the instructions exactly as written in the instructions for use may cause a false positive or false negative result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is important that the test is performed at least one hour after urination. Only the components supplied with the test kit should be used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not use the test:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eduring pregnancy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eduring, or within 3 days of the end of your period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewithin 14 days of completing a course of antibiotics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough this test is a reliable way to check for the presence of \u003cem\u003eChlamydia trachomatis\u003c\/em\u003e antigens, all medical tests whether used in the laboratory or at home may give false positive or false negative results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe test should not be used during pregnancy or menstruation, for three days after the end of menstruation, or if there is a urinary tract infection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAccuracy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis test has a cut-off equivalent to 250 elementary bodies\/µL for a positive result, a sensitivity of 85.7% and specificity of 98.3% (sample size of 596 participants) with laboratory PCR tests. Although this test is reliable for the detection of \u003cem\u003eChlamydia trachomatis\u003c\/em\u003e antigens, all medical tests can give false positive or false negative results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIMPORTANT: These figures refer to the agreement of the SELFCHECK test with laboratory PCR tests, and not to the accuracy of tests for the diagnosis of Chlamydia infections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFurther information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you're a woman, sexually active and under 25, it is recommended that you have a chlamydia test once a year, and when you have sex with new or casual partners. Further information is available on the \u003ca title=\"Information from the NHS on chlamydia symptoms, testing and treatment\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/chlamydia\/\"\u003eNHS website\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eInformation for health care professionals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePrinciple, performance data, and regulatory information on the SELFCHECK Female Chlamydia Test for \u003ca title=\"SELFCHECK Female Chlamydia Test Information for Healthcare Professionals\" href=\"https:\/\/selfcheckmedical.com\/pages\/selfcheck-female-chlamydia-test-data-sheet-for-hcps\"\u003ehealth care professionals\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"SELFCHECK Syphilis Test Information for Healthcare Professionals\" href=\"https:\/\/selfcheckmedical.com\/pages\/selfcheck-syphilis-test-data-sheet-for-hcps\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways speak to your doctor if you are concerned about your sexual health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRevised 14th April 2026.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SELFCheck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31124945829940,"sku":"SCFCT1","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/1978\/7828\/files\/SELFCHECK_Female_Chlamydia_Test.png?v=1723132973","url":"https:\/\/selfchecktests.co.uk\/products\/selfcheck-female-chlamydia-test","provider":"SELFCHECK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}