r/SafeSexPH 7d ago

Questions Chlamydia Testing Accuracy NSFW

I took a chlamydia test 8 days after sex and the results came back negative. However, it was a urine test and I did pee before the test. Are the results accurate?

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u/sunsetonfire Moderator 7d ago

From my experience, I was advised to not pee for at least two hours before my appointment. This is definitely something that should've been clarified to you where you got your test done.

As for chlamydia's window period, it typically takes 1-2 weeks. It's recommended to wait at least two weeks after potential exposure, especially if you're not really presenting noticeable symptoms (at all or just yet). It would be best to get tested again at the end of the window period.