Chlamydia and gonorrhea testing in Medellín

Chlamydia and gonorrhea are two of the most common sexually transmitted infections, and many people have no symptoms. At our El Poblado clinic you can test for both with a urine sample, in English, with a doctor:

• 6-panel urine test (rapid): results in 15 minutes, US$135 (COP 418,500). Also checks trichomoniasis, Mycoplasma genitalium, Gardnerella vaginalis and Candida albicans.
• PCR urine panel (lab): results in 2 days, US$471 (COP 1,460,000). Used for a definite diagnosis. Also checks Ureaplasma, Mycoplasma genitalium, Trichomoniasis, Herpes simplex virus 1 and 2, Treponema pallidum, and Haemophilus ducreyi.

Symptoms to look out for

• Discharge from the penis or vagina
• Burning or pain when you urinate
• Pain in the lower belly or testicles
• Bleeding between periods or after sex

If you have any of these, book a doctor visit first. Your doctor examines you, chooses the right test, and gives you a treatment plan.

When to test

Both infections usually show on a test about 1–2 weeks after exposure. If it has been less than that, your doctor may suggest testing now and again later.

How to prepare

Come before 11 am with your first urine of the day, or make sure you haven't urinated for 4–6 hours. This gives the most accurate result.

Oral or anal sex

A urine test can't check the throat or rectum, and we don't offer throat or rectal swabs. Book a doctor visit so your doctor can advise on next steps.

Treatment

Both infections are usually treatable. If your result is positive, your doctor gives you a treatment plan the same day and tells you when to retest. Your partner may need testing too. Follow-up visits are free.

Three ways to get tested

• Walk in, 9 am to 5 pm, no appointment needed.
• Book online and pay in advance.
• Doctor to your hotel or home in Medellín, for an extra US$200.

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