Chlamydia Tests

Results

Chlamydia tests use a sample of body fluid or urine to see whether chlamydia bacteria (Chlamydia trachomatis) are present and causing an infection.

Chlamydia tests

Normal:	No chlamydia antigens or DNA are found. If a culture is done, no chlamydia bacteria grow in the culture. More tests for other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) may be needed to find the cause of symptoms.
Abnormal:	Chlamydia antigens or DNA are found. If a culture is done, chlamydia bacteria grow in the culture.

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Author:	Sandy Jocoy, RN	Last Updated: January 9, 2009
Medical Review:	Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine Jeanne Marrazzo, MD, MPH - Infectious Disease
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