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New Online Chlamydia Testing

Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that is common in young people.
Most people do not have any symptoms.

Things you need to know about Online Chlamydia Testing:

The test is free
This service is only available through Western Australia's pathology provider PathWest
This test will also detect gonorrhoea. Consult your doctor or sexual health clinic to test for other sexually transmitted infections such as herpes and genital warts or blood-borne viruses such as HIV
If you are experiencing any symptoms now, do not rely on this test to determine a cause, rather please seek medical advice immediately.

To use this service you must:

be 16 years of age or older
be able to print the PathWest test request form
be able to visit a PathWest Centre
have a mobile phone number.

(If you are under 16 years of age and worried about having a sexually transmitted infection, phone the Sexual Health Helpline on 1 800 198 205 for country callers or 9227 6178 for Perth metropolitan callers, or go to 'Find a Service' to find a youth friendly doctor).

To get started, follow these 4 easy steps:

Step 1: Complete the risk self-assessment at the bottom of this page.

Step 2: Complete the test request form, filling in all the mandatory fields which are marked with an asterisk (*).

Step 3: Download and print the PathWest test request form.(If you have trouble downloading or printing the test request form, you can phone the nurse at the Sexual Health Clinic, Fremantle Hospital for help on 1800 628 909).

Step 4: Visit a PathWest Centre to provide your sample. Locations are listed on the bottom of the test request form.

When you arrive, give the form to the PathWest receptionist
You will be provided with testing equipment which is free

Males will be asked to provide a urine sample
Females will be asked to complete a self-obtained lower vaginal swab (SOLVS PCR test)

Give the sample back to the PathWest receptionist

What to expect after visiting the PathWest Centre?

Your test result will be followed up by the Sexual Health Clinic at Fremantle Hospital
Your test result should be available in 3 working days within the Perth metropolitan area and 5 working days in country areas
The specimen will only be tested for chlamydia and gonorrhoea, which are both sexually transmitted infections that can be identified by this testing method
A nurse from the Sexual Health Clinic at Fremantle Hospital will phone you only if your result is positive. Of course, if you would like to know the test result or have any questions or concerns please call the nurse at the Sexual Health Clinic, Fremantle Hospital on 1800 628 909
If your test result is positive you will need to visit a doctor to be treated with antibiotics. The Sexual Health Nurse will discuss this with you when she informs you of your test result

Step 1: Self Risk Assessment form

Self Risk Assessment

1. Have you ever had oral, anal or vaginal sex without using a condom or dental dam?	Yes No
2. Have you had a new sexual partner in the past 6 months?	Yes No
3. Have you ever experienced symptoms such as genital discharge or pain when passing urine?	Yes No
4. Are you currently experiencing symptoms such as genital discharge or pain when passing urine?	Yes No
5. Have you had chlamydia or a sexually transmitted infection in the past?	Yes No
6. Has your sexual partner(s) had chlamydia or a sexually transmitted infection?	Yes No
Travel Status
Are you a traveller in Australia?	Yes No

New Online Chlamydia Testing

Self Risk Assessment

Travel Status