- Tests for the STD Chlamydia primarily use either a urine sample or some form of bodily fluid to see if Chlamydia trachomatis is presently causing an infection.

- When testing for the chlamydia infection there are several different method’s of testing to pick from, the majority of tests take a body fluid sample.

Chlamydia Tests Types Include:

• Nucleic acid amplification tests (NAAT)
• Nucleic acid hybridization tests (DNA probe test)
• Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA, EIA)
• Direct fluorescent antibody test (DFA)
• Chlamydia culture

-If it is a direct sample, women should avoid cleaning their vaginal area and pubic region for 24 hours before the test to be accurate.

-A urine sample requires the female to NOT urinate for two hours before giving a sample.

Video Title: Chlamydia testing kit

Video Length: 1:59

Video Description: This video shows you step by step instructions on how to properly and discreetly take a test for the sexually transmitted disease Chlamydia.

Video Rating: 10/10 * Stars!

Video Provider: Unknown

Date Video Added: December 17, 2008

STD Medical Treatment Video Review: This video does a great job of providing quality instructions for proper testing. We love having these kinds of videos available, and so do many of those who are visual learners. If you enjoyed this video check out some of our other video’s on other STD’s.

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