Essential information about the viola Chlamydia Test
Key Facts
The at-home Chlamydia Test is patented, clinically validated and certified home medical diagnostic test for the detection of chlamydial infection.
- Intended use: Detection of Chlamydia trachomatis.
- For self-testing: Only for women.
- Sample type: Vaginal swab.
- Testing time: 15 minutes.
- Accuracy: 98%
- Certificates: ISO13485, CE0483
- Compliance: European directive 98/79/EC on the in vitro diagnostic medical devices.
- Made in Austria
Kit Contents
The Chlamydia Home Test kit includes:
- one testing device,
- one dropper bottle with the extraction solution,
- one vaginal swab,
- detailed instructions for use with the illustrative step-by-step testing procedure.
The test kit comes with detailed instructions for use. Follow the procedure exactly as instructed, and you will not have any difficulties performing the analysis.
Testing Procedure
Testing chlamydial infection with this at-home Chlamydia Test is safe and very easy.
Above all, it is anonymous. You carry out the analysis by yourself.
You need to follow a simple 3-step testing procedure:
- Collect a swab sample from the vagina.
- Mix the swab sample with a buffer into suspension.
- Apply the mixture on the testing device.
Then you need to wait 15 minutes for the result.
Interpretation of the Results
The result is interpreted visually as positive, negative or invalid.
The Colour intensity of the test line and control line can be different. If the line is visible, you should take the result into account.
Positive result: Control (C) and Test (T) lines appear.
- Consult with your doctor about further steps.
- Do not panic.
- Keep in mind that chlamydia is treatable with antibiotics.
Negative result: Only a Control line (C) appears.
- It is very likely that you do not have chlamydia.
- If symptoms persist, consult your doctor for laboratory examination.
Invalid result: Invalid result appears if you do not carefully follow instructions for use. Please take a photo of such a test result and contact us at help@patris-health.com
Frequently Asked Questions about the Patris Health® Chlamydia Home Test
No, man cannot use this test. The test is designed only for women to collect a specimen from the vagina.
Yes, delivery is discreet. We do not put on the packaging any information about the content. Nobody except you will know what is inside the package.
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease. You should get tested for chlamydia especially if you have had unprotected sex, you shared sex toys, your genitals came in contact with other people genitals, infected semen or vaginal discharge came in touch with your eyes.
Experts recommend testing for chlamydia every year mainly to sexually active individuals under 25 or when changing a sexual partner.1
1 NHS. Overview, Chlamydia. Accessible at: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/chlamydia/ (10. 11. 2020).
You should not use the at-home Chlamydia Test during pregnancy, during your monthly period and three days after the end of the period, if you have a urinary tract infection.
If the result is positive, you should consult with your doctor about further steps. There is no need to panic because chlamydia is treatable with antibiotics.
In a clinical performance evaluation study, this at-home Chlamydia Test showed the same result as laboratory tests in 98 % of cases.
The test is also very reliable because it is made out of premium materials with the state-of-the-art technology according to ISO 13485.
The at-home Chlamydia Test fully complies with the European directive 98/79/EC on the in-vitro diagnostic medical devices. It is CE certified for home use by the Notified Body 0483.
If, for any reason, the test does not work, please take a photo of it, and send it to us by email at help@patris-health.com
Please note: Our tests are straightforward and designed for non-professionals. Errors happen when individuals do not follow instructions for use strictly. You must not skip any step of the testing procedure. The test kit comes with illustrated and explanatory instructions for use. If you follow them, you will not have any difficulties.
