Chlamydia & Gonorrhoea Rectal PCR Test – At-Home STI Screening

Private Rectal STI Testing from Home

The Chlamydia & Gonorrhoea Rectal PCR Test is a convenient and discreet way to test for Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae from a self-collected rectal swab. Designed for people who may have been exposed to these infections through anal sex, the test allows you to collect your sample at home and send it to a laboratory for analysis, without the need for an initial clinic visit. Rectal chlamydia and gonorrhoea can occur without obvious symptoms, so testing can be an important part of maintaining your sexual health.

What Does the Test Detect?

This test looks for genetic material from:

• Chlamydia trachomatis – the bacteria responsible for chlamydia
• Neisseria gonorrhoeae – the bacteria responsible for gonorrhoea

Testing the rectal site is particularly relevant following anal exposure, as an infection may be present at the rectum even when there are no noticeable symptoms.

Why Consider Rectal STI Testing?

Rectal chlamydia and gonorrhoea may not always cause symptoms. When symptoms do occur, they can include:

• Rectal discomfort or pain
• Unusual rectal discharge
• Bleeding or irritation
• Pain during bowel movements

Untreated infections can cause complications and may be passed to sexual partners. Testing can help identify an infection so that appropriate clinical treatment can be sought where required.

Key Features

• Tests for rectal chlamydia and gonorrhoea
• Convenient self-collected rectal swab
• Laboratory-based PCR testing
• Discreet home testing
• Confidential online results
• No initial clinic visit required
• Clear information to help you understand your result

Who Is This Test Suitable For?

You may wish to consider this test if you:

• Have had anal sex with a new or casual partner
• Have had unprotected anal sex
• Have been informed that a sexual partner has an STI
• Are experiencing rectal symptoms
• Have had a potential exposure to chlamydia or gonorrhoea
• Want to include rectal testing as part of regular STI screening

If you have had oral or vaginal sexual exposure as well as anal exposure, additional tests from the relevant sites may also be appropriate.

How the At-Home Test Works

1. Order your test Your testing kit is delivered discreetly to your chosen address. 2. Collect your sample Follow the instructions provided with your kit to collect a rectal swab safely and correctly. 3. Return your sample Place the sample in the supplied packaging and return it to the laboratory using the instructions provided. 4. Receive your results Once your sample has been analysed, your results are made available securely online.

Understanding Your Results

Negative Result

A negative result means that Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae were not detected in the sample tested. A negative result does not completely exclude infection if testing was carried out too soon after exposure, if the sample was not collected correctly, or if infection is present at another anatomical site.

Positive Result

A positive result means that the test detected chlamydia and/or gonorrhoea genetic material in the sample. You should arrange appropriate clinical assessment and treatment through a GP, sexual health clinic or other qualified healthcare professional. Sexual partners may also need testing and treatment.

When Should You Test?

The appropriate timing of an STI test depends on when the potential exposure occurred. Testing too soon after exposure may produce a negative result despite an infection being present. If you have symptoms, have been told you may have been exposed, or are concerned about a recent sexual contact, speak to a sexual health professional for advice on the most appropriate timing and testing.

Why Choose At-Home Rectal STI Testing?

• Convenient: Collect your sample in the privacy of your own home.
• Discreet: Receive your kit in discreet packaging.
• Private: Access your results securely online.
• Site-specific: Designed to test the rectal site following anal exposure.
• Laboratory tested: Your sample is analysed using laboratory-based molecular testing.

Important: This Test Only Covers Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea

This test does not screen for every STI. It does not test for conditions such as HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, herpes or HPV. Depending on your sexual activity and exposure, you may require additional tests, including throat or genital testing.

Medical Disclaimer

This test is intended for STI screening and does not replace professional medical assessment. A negative result does not guarantee that you do not have an STI, particularly if testing was performed soon after exposure, the sample was inadequate, or infection is present at another anatomical site. If you have symptoms, have been exposed to an STI, or receive a positive result, seek advice from a GP, sexual health clinic or other qualified healthcare professional. Do not rely on this test alone to diagnose or rule out an infection.

Order Your Chlamydia & Gonorrhoea Rectal PCR Test

Take a proactive approach to your sexual health with convenient, discreet at-home rectal testing for chlamydia and gonorrhoea. Order your test today and collect your sample privately from home.