Chlamydia and Gonorrhea test (Urinalysis) LabCorp

What is this test?  

The Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Test is a urinalysis that diagnoses these two sexually transmitted diseases, which are very contagious and can pose a significant risk to fertility and overall health if left untreated.  

Chlamydia is caused by a bacteria called chlamydia trachomatis. It can affect men and women and cause reproductive issues and infertility if it goes undiagnosed, especially in women. Chlamydia often does not cause any noticeable symptoms, so it is very important to test regularly for STDs, especially if you are sexually active with multiple partners. If symptoms do occur, they may include genital and pelvic pain, discharge, pain during intercourse, and others. Chlamydia can affect the genitals as well as the throat and rectum. Once diagnosed, Chlamydia is typically treated with antibiotics.  

Gonorrhea is an STD caused by the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacterium and is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases in the United States. It is highly infectious and can affect men and women. Similar to Chlamydia, Gonorrhea often does not cause detectable symptoms but can spread and cause significant health issues if left untreated. The disease may travel from the area of infection (typically the urethra in men and the cervix in women, but potentially also the mouth and throat) through the reproductive system and into the blood. If symptoms do manifest, they may include foul-smelling discharge; abnormally heavy menstrual bleeding in women; pain in the pelvis, genitals, and abdomen; the need to urinate frequently; and pain during urination. Once diagnosed, Gonorrhea is typically treated with a course of antibiotics.  

Who is this test for? 

This test is recommended if you are sexually active, especially if you have had intercourse with someone who has been diagnosed with Chlamydia and Gonorrhea. Screening for sexually transmitted diseases is crucial to maintaining your sexual health and protecting the health of your partner(s). You do not build up an immunity to Chlamydia and/or Gonorrhea, even if you have contracted and treated the condition. It is possible to contract it again and spread it to others, which is why regular STD screening is recommended.