How long do I have to wait for results? – Some tests, like a rapid HIV test, will give a result while you wait. Most tests, including blood and urine tests, give a result within a few days.

How long do STD results take to come back?

Getting your test results – With some tests, you can get the results – and treatment, if you need it – on the same day. For others, you might have to wait for a week or 2. If this is the case, the clinic will check how you would prefer to receive your results.

If you test positive for an STI, you will be asked to go back to the clinic to talk about your results and the treatment you need. Many STIs can be cured with antibiotics. Some infections, such as HIV, have no cure, but there are treatments available. The clinic can advise you on these and put you in touch with a counsellor.

If possible, tell your sexual partner and any ex-partners so they can get tested and treated as well. If you don’t want to do this, the clinic can usually do it for you – it’s called partner notification and the clinic won’t reveal who you are.

How long do STD take to show up on tests?

It can take 3 months for HIV to show up on a test, but it only takes a matter of days to a few weeks for STDs like gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis to show up. Practicing safer sex lowers your chances of getting or spreading STDs.

Do positive STD results take longer?

How do I get my results? Results for most tests for sexual infection (chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis, HIV, genital herpes, Hepatitis B and He. Results for most tests for sexual infection (chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis, HIV, genital herpes, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C ) can be obtained from our automated telephone results line on Sandyford 0141 211 8694,

• To get the results you will need your clinic (NaSH) number.
• You should have been given a small card known as a telephonetics card that will tell you your NaSH number, the date of tests, and the tests taken.
• You should keep your clinic number safe and not share it with anyone to avoid others getting your clinic results.

You will be able to speak to a nurse or sexual health adviser by pressing the number indicated to discuss your results if you need further support or advice. Other tests, such as smear tests, urine cultures, hormone tests and pathology results are not available by phone.

The member of staff taking the tests will let you know how your results will be given to you. Smear test results are handled by the national screening system and you will receive a results letter to your chosen correspondence address. Steve Retson Project and Sandyford will only send you text messages from the account ‘NHS No Reply’ and we will never ask you for any personal or medical details by text message.

Please keep this in mind when replying to any text from us. How long do I have to wait for the results? Blood test results are usually available after 2pm, 2 working days after the tests were taken. Swab and urine tests, Blood test results are usually available after 2pm, 2 working days after the tests were taken.

Mobile (including leaving you a voicemail) Text (if you have given us permission to use your mobile number we will use this to send you text unless you specify you do not wish to receive a text) Email Letter

When they contact you they will inform you of what infection it is, the treatment required and a contact number for the sexual health advising office for further support and information. If this is by text an example of the message you would receive if you require treatment for Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea or Syphilis would be “This is the Sandyford.

• Your recent Chlamydia test is positive which means you need treatment.
• Please call the health advisers office on 0141 211 8634 for an appointment for treatment.” I’ve waited 10 days and there are still no results.
• If we don’t have a test result back from the laboratory after 10 days we investigate to find the result.

Very rarely. If we don’t have a test result back from the laboratory after 10 days we investigate to find the result. Very rarely a specimen goes missing or a result cannot be obtained, and you may be asked to repeat the test. If this is the case we will contact you if we have permission to do so.

• I phoned the results line but have difficulty entering my information,
• When you phone you will ask for your NaSH number and date of birth before you can proceed.
• The NaSH number is the un.
• When you phone you will ask for your NaSH number and date of birth before you can proceed.
• The NaSH number is the unique number starting with AN contained on the results card.

This is an eight digit number and you need to start from the beginning even if it is a 0. Your date of birth is typed in as DD/MM/YYYY for example, 01/04/1970. If the date of birth and number do not match you cannot proceed. If registered with an assumed date of birth you will need to remember what this was.

• I put in all my details as requested but the system states there are no results available.
• What has happened? The system is updated at 2pm each day.
• If you only had tests taken in the last 24 hours these will not yet be booked.
• The system is updated at 2pm each day.
• If you only had tests taken in the last 24 hours these will not yet be booked onto the results system.

If you are sure you should have results available but the system cannot find any please call 0141 211 8130 I have forgotten what my results were. The phone system is updated daily with results for the last 6 months. You are welcome to phone this line as often as,

1. The phone system is updated daily with results for the last 6 months.
2. You are welcome to phone this line as often as you wish.
3. After 6 months the phone system will not relay your results, but we have a copy of them on the Sandyford computer system if you need to check.
4. I heard everything was negative then got a call saying something was positive.

Positive tests can take longer than negative results to return from the lab. Sometimes people collect their negative, Positive tests can take longer than negative results to return from the lab. Sometimes people collect their negative HIV result and forget to listen for the other results.

• Very occasionally a clinician may have not booked a test onto the computer system so we get a positive result and have to add this test on manually.
• Is this the only way I can get my results? You are more than welcome to return to the service for your results if you prefer, by making an appointment.
• As ther.

You are more than welcome to return to the service for your results if you prefer, by making an appointment. As there might be a wait for an appointment it’s best to do that on the day of your tests. I lost my telephone results card. What do I do? If you have lost your telephone results card you can still phone 0141 211 8130 for your results.

You will be asked, If you have lost your telephone results card you can still phone 0141 211 8130 for your results. You will be asked a number of questions to check your identity before the staff can give your results. They may be unable to release your results on the phone if they are concerned you cannot confirm your identity and you may be asked to attend in person.

I’m worried that I have lost my card and someone else will access my results. You can only access results with a date of birth that matches a NaSH number. The only information contained on your r. You can only access results with a date of birth that matches a NaSH number.

The only information contained on your results card should be your NaSH number and the tests that have been ticked. No other information should be contained on your card. No-one else should know your NaSH number and we do not give NaSH numbers out over the phone. The phone system does not read out your name so even if someone thinks they know your NaSH number and date of birth they cannot prove it is you.

I believe someone may have phoned for my results without my permission. Your telephone results card is your responsibility and must be kept in a secure and safe place. Unfortunately if you. Your telephone results card is your responsibility and must be kept in a secure and safe place.

Unfortunately if you have given someone your NaSH details and they know your date of birth we cannot stop them using them to access the phone system. If you think your confidentiality has been breached by someone obtaining your NaSH number please call our helpline and we will arrange to re-register you and remove access to those tests.

Why was I asked to return for some results in person? The health care professional seeing you will arrange how you will receive your results this is usually by phoning the. The health care professional seeing you will arrange how you will receive your results this is usually by phoning the automated results line but some results are too complicated or difficult to explain on an automated system.

• This includes follow up tests for syphilis, or an HIV test where there may have been a significant risk of HIV infection.
• You may also be asked to return in person if a test is logged on the automated results line as being “unable to interpreted”.
• If you hear this when you call the nurse on the automated results line will organise a time for you to attend to discuss what the issue may be with your result.

This may occur on occasions when your test is lost, broken, indeterminate or positive/reactive and requires further testing or discussion. Is it possible to have my results by email? In general e-mail is not a secure method of communicating sensitive information.

We can deal with general inquiries a. In general e-mail is not a secure method of communicating sensitive information. We can deal with general inquiries about the service through the website but cannot email people back with test results. If there are particular reasons why the results line is not suitable please make alternative arrangements with the clinician when you attend for tests.

Will the system tell me if I have a sexually transmitted infection? Yes, the results system will make some positive results available to you so that you can phone and/or attend the serv. Yes, the results system will make some positive results available to you so that you can phone and/or attend the service again for treatment and/or further advice.

• For example the system will inform you if you are Chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes or syphilis positive.
• If I have a positive result, will you contact me in case I forget to phone in? In all cases, even if you call the telephone results line, you will be contacted using your preferred method of conta.
• In all cases, even if you call the telephone results line, you will be contacted using your preferred method of contact if a result is positive, and advised on any further action.

We would not do this where we can see that a positive result has already been dealt with and you have been treated. Will you tell my GP of my results? When you attended the service you would have been given a statement on confidentiality explaining what we mean by con.

• When you attended the service you would have been given a statement on confidentiality explaining what we mean by confidentiality and some of the limitations.
• Part of your registration process is to record your wishes about contacting your GP.
• We do not routinely contact GPs unless there is a clinical reason to do so.

GPs do not know your NaSH number and are not able to see the results of tests taken using that NaSH number to identify you. If you do not collect an important positive test result and we believe your health may be at risk as you remain untreated we will occasionally contact your GP to ask them to help find you.

• Examples include where your mobile number is dead or a letter is returned saying you have moved away.
• This decision is made by a senior clinician.
• How do I get treatment for any positive sexually transmitted infections / results? If you have been informed that one of your STI results are positive and you need treatment the service will arrange a.

If you have been informed that one of your STI results are positive and you need treatment the service will arrange an appointment for you to return for this treatment or you could attend an Urgent care slot at your local service. To organize an appointment for treatment you can call the sexual health advisers office on 0141 211 8634.

Why do STD results take so long?

Reasons why it might be taking longer than expected for STDcheck.com to return results –

Some tests take longer. If you ordered the full panel, there may be partial results but the panel is incomplete. There may be delays at the lab. Possible weather issues. For example, Hurricane Harvey had an impactful delay on labs in Houston, TX. Technology is a great thing, but machines might go down and force a technician to start the test over. There may be an overload of samples. In the case of an initial positive, they run a retest (a differential) assuring false-positives aren’t sent out. A delay in chlamydia and gonorrhea tests could be due to a lack of materials to sample. Some require the sample to get sent out to a second lab with more specialized equipment.

Which STD has no cure?

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

• More than 1 million sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are acquired every day worldwide, the majority of which are asymptomatic.
• Each year there are an estimated 374 million new infections with 1 of 4 curable STIs: chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis and trichomoniasis.
• More than 500 million people 15–49 years are estimated to have a genital infection with herpes simplex virus (HSV or herpes) (1).
• Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is associated with over 311 000 cervical cancer deaths each year (2).
• Almost 1 million pregnant women were estimated to be infected with syphilis in 2016, resulting in over 350 000 adverse birth outcomes (3).
• STIs have a direct impact on sexual and reproductive health through stigmatization, infertility, cancers and pregnancy complications and can increase the risk of HIV.
• Drug resistance is a major threat to reducing the burden of STIs worldwide.

Overview More than 30 different bacteria, viruses and parasites are known to be transmitted through sexual contact, including vaginal, anal and oral sex. Some STIs can also be transmitted from mother-to-child during pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding.

• Eight pathogens are linked to the greatest incidence of STIs.
• Of these, 4 are currently curable: syphilis, gonorrhoea, chlamydia and trichomoniasis.
• The other 4 are incurable viral infections: hepatitis B, herpes simplex virus (HSV), HIV and human papillomavirus (HPV).
• In addition, emerging outbreaks of new infections that can be acquired by sexual contact such as monkeypox, Shigella sonnei, Neisseria meningitidis, Ebola and Zika, as well as re-emergence of neglected STIs such as lymphogranuloma venereum.

These herald increasing challenges in the provision of adequate services for STIs prevention and control.

How long do chlamydia results take?

Receiving test results – The results of a chlamydia test are frequently available within 24 hours after the test sample is collected. For rapid chlamydia testing, results can be returned within 30 to 90 minutes. Chlamydia cell cultures take several additional days because the bacteria has to be grown in the laboratory.

What STD shows up in 2 days?

How soon can you be tested?

Do STDs show up quickly?

It depends on which sexually transmitted infection (STI) you have. Symptoms can develop within a few days or weeks, but sometimes they do not appear until months or even years later. Often there are few or no symptoms and you may not know you have an STI. If there’s any chance you have an STI, go to a sexual health clinic or GP for a free and confidential check-up.

Can chlamydia be detected after 3 days?

Chlamydia – A doctor can test for chlamydia by swabbing the vagina, cervix, rectum, or throat, or by taking a urine sample. If symptoms appear, they usually present within 7–21 days of exposure. A test can normally detect chlamydia within 1–2 weeks of exposure.

How long do gonorrhea results take?

The test will take a few minutes. You’ll get the results in 1 to 3 days, depending how the lab tests the sample you gave.

Do you get a text with STI results?

It can take up to 14 working days for the lab to process your test results. Do not call for your results before this as they will not be available. If your test results are ‘negative’ (all clear) we will usually send your results by text (SMS). If your test results are ‘positive’ (meaning we have found an infection), we will call you.

• If you do not pick up we will leave a message on your voicemail to call us.
• We might also send you a text message asking you to call us.
• We will only send a text / call you / leave a voicemail if you have agreed for us to do so via each method (unless you ordered tests online, where this is the agreed method of communication).

We will never send a text mentioning a positive test result. Other ways to get your results:

What color is chlamydia discharge?

Signs of chlamydia in men and people assigned male at birth (AMAB) – Chlamydia bacteria most often infect your urethra, causing symptoms that are similar to nongonococcal urethritis, You may notice:

Mucus-like or clear, watery discharge from your penis. Pain or a burning sensation when you pee (dysuria).

Do STDs show up in regular blood tests?

Table of Contents: – What are the first signs of an STD? Do normal blood tests show STD results? When do STDs show up on a blood test? Which STDs are detected by blood tests? Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), also known as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), develop when bacteria, viruses, or parasites infect your body as a result of coming into contact with contaminated bodily fluids during sex.

These fluids include blood, urine, semen, saliva, and mucus that are exchanged through oral, vaginal, or anal sexual activity. STDs are contagious and sometimes don’t present observable symptoms, which is why it’s important to book regular STD testing if you’re sexually active. Early identification and treatment can keep you from unintentionally spreading an STD to others.

What are the first signs of an STD? Symptoms of sexually transmitted diseases will vary depending on which STD you have, and the severity and progression of your condition. You may experience symptoms that affect the vagina, penis, anus, or mouth. Some of the most common symptoms associated with an STD are: • A skin rash.

• Aches and pains. • Bumps, sores, or warts. • Diarrhea. • Fever and chills. • Frequent urination. • Night sweats. • Painful sex. • Painful urination. • Penile discharge. • Severe itching. • Swelling near the penis or vagina. • Vaginal bleeding outside of your period. • Vaginal discharge that smells off, causes irritation, is more than usual, and/or is a different color.

• Weight loss. It’s important to note that with some STDs, you may not experience any observable symptoms. This is why it’s important to get tested regularly when you’re sexually active, even if you feel fine physically. Do normal blood tests show STD results? STD testing can be performed through bloodwork but is not typically included in a standard blood panel.

If you want your doctor to test you, you’ll need to have an open and honest conversation with them about your concerns. This includes telling them about your symptoms so they can issue the right tests for you. It’s important to keep in mind that not all STDs are detectable via blood tests, so your doctor may schedule you for a urine test, pap smear, and/or swab test for more comprehensive results.

When do STDs show up on a blood test? When you first contract an STD, it may not show up on a test right away. This is because your body needs time to recognize and produce antibodies in response to the disease. This is known as the incubation period, and testing before the incubation period is over may result in a false negative.

Below are the incubation periods for some of the most common STDs: STD • Chlamydia • Genital herpes • Gonorrhea • Hepatitis A • Hepatitis B • Hepatitis C • HIV • HPV • Oral herpes • Syphilis • Trichomoniasis Incubation period • 7–21 days • 2–12 days • 1–14 days • 15–50 days • 8–22 weeks • 2–26 weeks • 2–4 weeks • 1 month–10 years • 2–12 days • 3 weeks–20 years • 5–28 days During the incubation period, you might not experience any symptoms – however, you can still carry the disease.

It’s important to get tested if you’ve been in sexual contact with someone that you don’t know the sexual history of or who has been diagnosed with an STD, even if you’re feeling physical well. Which STDs are detected by blood tests? Certain STDs can only be detected through specific testing methods,

Your healthcare provider will physically examine you, take note of your symptoms, and ask about your sexual history before deciding which tests to issue. Blood testing, specifically, is used to check for CMV (cytomegalovirus), hepatitis, herpes, HIV, and syphilis. Your healthcare provider may also issue a urine, swab, and/or pap test to confirm or rule out additional STDs.

If you’re sexually active, you should be regularly screened for STDs at your primary physician’s office or your gynecologist. At Cobb Women’s Health, we offer discrete, professional, and safe STD screening to help safeguard your physical, sexual, and emotional health. Additional Services You May Need *In case of a life threatening emergency, immediately call 911. **For any medical procedure, patients respond to treatment differently, hence each patient’s results may vary. ***Information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

All content contained on or available through this site is for general information purposes only. ****By using this website and sending us your information, you are giving us permission to contact you by electronic and non-electronic means. We also track the conversions and collect user data to improve marketing.

*****If you are vision-impaired or have some other impairment covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to using this website, please contact us.

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What’s the worst STD ever?

The most dangerous viral STD is human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which leads to AIDS. Other incurable viral STDs include human papilloma virus (HPV), hepatitis B and genital herpes.

Do STDs go away?

While some STDs can go away on their own, it is best to get screened and treated as soon as possible to prevent them from getting worse and causing lasting damage to your reproductive system. This article will review some helpful details about STD’s, explain whether or not they go away on their own, and share the STD’s that can be treated.

How long does syphilis test take?

Results are usually available in 7 to 10 days. Normal: No syphilis antibodies are found. This is called a nonreactive or negative result.

What STD shows up the next day?

Gonorrhea – The symptoms of gonorrhea can become apparent 24-48 hours following exposure in some cases. However, in most cases, it will take 2-5 days, In other cases, it may take up to 30 days for symptoms to become apparent.

What if I test negative for STD but still have symptoms?

If you’re still experiencing symptoms, it’s important to follow up with your healthcare provider. They can help to determine the cause of your symptoms and provide appropriate treatment if necessary. In rare cases, tests can have false negatives which can be a possible reason why you’re still showing symptoms.

Do STDs show up in regular blood tests?

Table of Contents: – What are the first signs of an STD? Do normal blood tests show STD results? When do STDs show up on a blood test? Which STDs are detected by blood tests? Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), also known as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), develop when bacteria, viruses, or parasites infect your body as a result of coming into contact with contaminated bodily fluids during sex.

• These fluids include blood, urine, semen, saliva, and mucus that are exchanged through oral, vaginal, or anal sexual activity.
• STDs are contagious and sometimes don’t present observable symptoms, which is why it’s important to book regular STD testing if you’re sexually active.
• Early identification and treatment can keep you from unintentionally spreading an STD to others.

What are the first signs of an STD? Symptoms of sexually transmitted diseases will vary depending on which STD you have, and the severity and progression of your condition. You may experience symptoms that affect the vagina, penis, anus, or mouth. Some of the most common symptoms associated with an STD are: • A skin rash.

• Aches and pains. • Bumps, sores, or warts. • Diarrhea. • Fever and chills. • Frequent urination. • Night sweats. • Painful sex. • Painful urination. • Penile discharge. • Severe itching. • Swelling near the penis or vagina. • Vaginal bleeding outside of your period. • Vaginal discharge that smells off, causes irritation, is more than usual, and/or is a different color.

• Weight loss. It’s important to note that with some STDs, you may not experience any observable symptoms. This is why it’s important to get tested regularly when you’re sexually active, even if you feel fine physically. Do normal blood tests show STD results? STD testing can be performed through bloodwork but is not typically included in a standard blood panel.

If you want your doctor to test you, you’ll need to have an open and honest conversation with them about your concerns. This includes telling them about your symptoms so they can issue the right tests for you. It’s important to keep in mind that not all STDs are detectable via blood tests, so your doctor may schedule you for a urine test, pap smear, and/or swab test for more comprehensive results.

When do STDs show up on a blood test? When you first contract an STD, it may not show up on a test right away. This is because your body needs time to recognize and produce antibodies in response to the disease. This is known as the incubation period, and testing before the incubation period is over may result in a false negative.

Below are the incubation periods for some of the most common STDs: STD • Chlamydia • Genital herpes • Gonorrhea • Hepatitis A • Hepatitis B • Hepatitis C • HIV • HPV • Oral herpes • Syphilis • Trichomoniasis Incubation period • 7–21 days • 2–12 days • 1–14 days • 15–50 days • 8–22 weeks • 2–26 weeks • 2–4 weeks • 1 month–10 years • 2–12 days • 3 weeks–20 years • 5–28 days During the incubation period, you might not experience any symptoms – however, you can still carry the disease.

It’s important to get tested if you’ve been in sexual contact with someone that you don’t know the sexual history of or who has been diagnosed with an STD, even if you’re feeling physical well. Which STDs are detected by blood tests? Certain STDs can only be detected through specific testing methods,

1. Your healthcare provider will physically examine you, take note of your symptoms, and ask about your sexual history before deciding which tests to issue.
2. Blood testing, specifically, is used to check for CMV (cytomegalovirus), hepatitis, herpes, HIV, and syphilis.
3. Your healthcare provider may also issue a urine, swab, and/or pap test to confirm or rule out additional STDs.

If you’re sexually active, you should be regularly screened for STDs at your primary physician’s office or your gynecologist. At Cobb Women’s Health, we offer discrete, professional, and safe STD screening to help safeguard your physical, sexual, and emotional health. Additional Services You May Need *In case of a life threatening emergency, immediately call 911. **For any medical procedure, patients respond to treatment differently, hence each patient’s results may vary. ***Information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

• All content contained on or available through this site is for general information purposes only.
• By using this website and sending us your information, you are giving us permission to contact you by electronic and non-electronic means.
• We also track the conversions and collect user data to improve marketing.

*****If you are vision-impaired or have some other impairment covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to using this website, please contact us.

What STD can be detected by urine test?

Trichomoniasis – Trichomoniasis urine tests are becoming more widely available. Like gonorrhea and chlamydia, trichomoniasis is a very common, curable STI. As such, it makes a lot of sense for healthcare providers to test for this STI at the same time.

What STD can be detected by blood test?

Summary – Some people avoid STI screening due to the discomfort or embarrassment of having a genital swab. But, today many STIs can be diagnosed with blood tests, including genital herpes, HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B. Even so, STIs like chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis require a swab for diagnosis. Swabs are also an option for syphilis and herpes.

Can you test negative for chlamydia but still have it?

Although chlamydia is highly contagious, it does not always transmit to a person’s sexual partners. It is also possible to have a false-negative test result. Having more frequent sex with a partner who has chlamydia may increase a person’s risk of contracting it.

Despite this, a person with chlamydia can have frequent sex without the infection passing to their partner. If a person takes a test too soon after exposure, they may have a false-negative result. They may need to repeat the test at a later date to get an accurate result. Read on to learn why one partner may test negative for chlamydia when the other tests positive.

If one partner tests positive for chlamydia and the other does not, there are a few possible explanations:

The positive test result could be incorrect. The negative test result could be incorrect. The chlamydia might not have transmitted from the person to their partner.

Simply knowing that one partner is positive and the other is negative does not reveal anything about the status of the relationship. Having different test results does not necessarily mean that one partner has been unfaithful. It also does not mean that the partner who tested negative is immune.

They might eventually develop chlamydia or another sexually transmitted infection (STI). A person will not contract chlamydia every time they have sex with someone with the infection. In a 2020 study, researchers developed a model for estimating how likely a person is to get chlamydia from a partner with the infection.

Using two different sets of data, this model gave the following per-partnership transmission rates:

male to female: 32.1% and 34.9%female to male: 21.4% and 4.6%

The study did not look at transmission rates between people of the same sex. Chlamydia spreads through sexual contact with bodily fluids containing the bacteria. Some types of sexual activities that can spread chlamydia include:

vaginal intercourseanal intercourseoral sex anal-oral contact

The infection can also pass from a pregnant person to an infant during pregnancy or birth, so treatment during pregnancy is particularly important. People with chlamydia often do not have symptoms. Being asymptomatic does not mean that a person does not have chlamydia.

A person with a history of recent exposure to chlamydia should undergo testing. They should act as though they have the infection until a healthcare professional tells them otherwise. In some cases, a person may also have a false-negative test result. This can happen if they test too soon after exposure.

For example, if a person tests the day after sex with a partner who has chlamydia, the bacteria may not have had the chance to grow to detectable levels. It can take 5–14 days or more after exposure for a chlamydia test to be positive. Even when a person waits long enough, false negatives are fairly common.

1. A 2014 systematic review to update the United States Preventive Services Task Force guidelines for chlamydia screening suggests a false-negative rate in the range of 0–28%,
2. However, the authors caution that the higher false-negative rates were due to study methodological limitations and may not indicate the actual false-negative rate.

Across all studies, regardless of study quality, the false-positive rate ranged from 0% to 2.9%. This means that if one partner tests positive and the other tests negative, it is more likely that the negative partner has an inaccurate test result. In many cases, it makes sense to treat both partners even when just one tests positive.

Talking about STIs can be uncomfortable and embarrassing. If one person tests positive and their partner does not, they may worry about infidelity. It is important to know that having different test results does not definitively mean this is the case. It can be helpful to discuss chlamydia with a healthcare professional to understand each partner’s risk.

Some topics to talk about with one another include:

whether both partners are and have been monogamousmutual reassurance and support a treatment planwhether and when to retest whether to abstain from sex and for how long

It can be confusing if one partner tests positive for chlamydia or another STI and the other does not. However, this can happen for many reasons, including false positives and false negatives. Even the most contagious STIs do not transmit from one partner to another every time they have sex.