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Results
What if you do have Chlamydia?
If the test is shows that you have chlamydia. Please don't worry, see below to find out what you need to do.
What do I do now ??????
Firstly, don't worry!
You will be contacted with your result and offered free antibiotics. There is no need to feel embarrassed, we will not be judging you. We will be pleased that you have been responsible and have taken the test.
It is important that you do not have sex during your treatment, even using a condom for at least 7 days amd until your current partner(s) have been treated too. Please see the How do I protect myself page for further details.
Treatment is simple and it will cost you nothing to be treated!
Just 4 antibiotic tablets!
For most people 4 tablets taken all in one go is all you need! In some cases — for example if you are pregnant — a longer course of treatment may be required.
For the treatment to be effective, you MUST take all the tablets you are given! You may need to have some tests for other STI’s as well. This will be discussed with you.
To avoid being re-infected it is important:
- That your partner(s) is also seen and treated.
- That you do not have penetrative sex (when the penis enters the vagina, mouth or anus) until you and your partner have been treated and had a follow up consultation with the nurse.
When do I get the result
The result should be available within 2 weeks. However, if you are concerned or do not hear from us, then call the Chlamydia Screening Office: 0845 050 9530 or email us at ruthe1@iow.nhs.uk.
How will we tell you
You will be contacted by the method you said you preferred.
BY TEXT
A text message will show on your mobile as IOWSH and will say either:
IWCSP says ok - this means you do not have Chlamydia today.
IWCSP says please call 0845 050 9530 - this means either you have Chlamydia or we need to speak to you about your test.
BY LETTER
Your letter will be addresses and labelled confidential. It will either state that you do not have Chlamydia at this or ask to contact us about your test.
BY TELEPHONE
We will contact you on the number to talk about your results. It is important for you to let us know on your form whether you are happy for us to leave a message. If you agree to an answerphone message being left then we shall use the same terminoligy as with the text message:
IWCSP says ok - this means you do not have Chlamydia today.
IWCSP says please call 0845 050 9530 - this means either you have Chlamydia or we need to speak to you about your test.
What if you don't have Chlamydia?
Good news!!! However if you change partners or have any signs or symptoms, please ring the Screening Office: 0845 050 9530 or email us on ruthe1@iow.nhs.uk to get tested again.
