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chlamydia & gonorrhoea Postal testing kit REQUEST

NOW AVAILABLE

Before you begin:

  1. You must be aged 16 or over and live in Dumfries & Galloway.
  2. You should wait two weeks to be tested (after any new sexual contact you might be concerned about). This is because the tests will not show accurate results for STIs if you were infected within the last two weeks.

Eligibility

You can collect a kit from Sexual Health in Dumfries or we can post one to you in a discreet padded envelope.

*Required fields

*Postcode

*Date of Birth (dd/mm/yy)

*I confirm that the testing kit I am requesting is for my own use and the details I enter on this site are my own

A few questions

1. Have you been told you have been in contact with chlamydia or gonorrhoea?
Yes     No

2. Do you have any symptoms that are concerning you that you believe are related to chlamydia or gonorrhoea?
Yes     No

3. Since you were last tested for chlamydia and gonorrhoea, have you changed your sexual partner?
Yes     No     No, but I think my partner has     N/A

Your Gender

Please select your gender to show options. (Required)

Female

Male

Transgender (male to female)

Transgender (female to male)

All transgender (male to female) will be sent a urine sample bottle.

Please also select as many as applies

I have a vagina (we will also send you a vaginal swab)

I have penetration in or around my anus (we will also send you an anal swab)

Transgender (female to male)

Please select as many as applies

I have a vagina (we will send you a vaginal swab)

I have a penis (we will send you a urine sample bottle)

I have penetration in or around my anus (we will send you an anal swab)

Female

We will send you a swab to swab your vagina.

If you have penetration in or around you anus please tick here (we will send you an anal swab)

Male

Do you have sex with...

Women Only (We will send you a urine sample bottle to test for infection in your penis)

Men Only (we will send you a urine sample bottle to test for infection in your penis and we will send you 2 swabs to check your throat and anus)

Women and Men (we will send you a urine sample bottle to test for infection in your penis and we will send you 2 swabs to check your throat and anus)

Some Information

It is recommended that you are also tested for HIV and syphilis. This can be done in the following ways:

Contacting You

Please note that your details will only be used to process your request and will be treated in the strictest confidence.

*First Name

*Surname

Your email address

Your UK mobile phone number beginning 07 (11 digits) :

Can we use your details to confirm that the kit has been posted and to txt/phone you with the results?

Can we use your details to contact you to ask for feedback on our service?

How would you like to receive your testing kit?
Pick up from Sexual Health D&G at Nithbank, Dumfries, Directions here.
By post (enter address below)

How do I take the samples?
There are full step by step instructions in the pack on how to obtain samples and fill in the form.

How quickly do I need to return the samples?
Once you have taken your samples, you should return them straight away in the freepost envelope provided, along with the completed form.

When and how will I get my results?
You will receive your results by text message or phonecall. If you haven’t heard within 2 weeks of posting the samples please contact us on 03457023687

Can you still have sex while waiting for results?
If you think you have an STI, it is best to stop having sex until you have received your results. If you do have sex before getting your results, be sure to use condoms.

We provide free condoms by post.

What happens if my test is positive?
Please do not worry as Sexual Health D&G services are here to support you and one of our experienced clinicians will discuss treatment options with you. Chlamydia and gonorrhoea are treatable infections and often have no symptoms. You and if you have a current partner(s) will needed treatment.

Where did you hear about our STI postal testing kits?