Online chlamydia test — $39, no appointment needed

Chlamydia Test Online

$39 no additional costs for the tests themselves with Medicare

Test for chlamydia as part of a full 5-infection STI screen — including gonorrhoea, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis. No appointment needed. Walk into any pathology clinic Australia-wide. Most results within 24 hours.

pathology clinics Australia-wide

No appointment needed — walk in

Most results within 24 hours

Specialist GP reviews every referral and result

Completely confidential

Collection Urine sample (chlamydia + gonorrhoea PCR) + blood test (syphilis, HIV, hepatitis) at any pathology clinic. Optional self-collect throat, vaginal, and rectal swabs.

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You will receive a pathology referral by SMS. Take it to any pathology clinic.

In Melbourne? Book in-person at our East Melbourne clinic.

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Easier than ordering coffee. 2 minutes to order. 10 minutes at pathology. Done.

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Complete a short 2-minute questionnaire from your phone. Your pathology referral is sent straight to you by SMS. No appointment needed.

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Results by SMS

Most results within 24 hours by SMS. Occasionally up to 3 days. No results after 3 days? Use our results enquiry form and we will chase them up urgently. Tested positive? Our Specialist GP will contact you to arrange treatment over the phone.

Everything you need to know about chlamydia test online

Chlamydia is the most commonly diagnosed sexually transmitted infection in Australia, with over 100,000 notifications each year. It is caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis and is spread through vaginal, anal, and oral sex. According to the Australian STI Management Guidelines, chlamydia rates are highest among people aged 15 to 29, with approximately one in twenty young Australians testing positive when screened in general practice.

The most important fact about chlamydia is that the vast majority of infections cause no symptoms at all. Around 75 per cent of women and 50 per cent of men with chlamydia are completely unaware they are infected. When symptoms do occur, they may include unusual discharge, pain when urinating, or pelvic discomfort — but these are easily mistaken for other conditions. Without testing, most chlamydia infections go undetected and untreated, which is why routine screening is so strongly recommended.

Testing for chlamydia is simple and non-invasive. The standard test uses a urine sample analysed by nucleic acid amplification testing, which has a sensitivity above 95 per cent. If you have had oral or anal sex, self-collected throat and rectal swabs are recommended because chlamydia can infect these sites without causing any symptoms and a urine test alone will not detect it. These swabs are collected by you in a private space at the pathology clinic and take under a minute.

Chlamydia can be reliably detected from two weeks after exposure. Testing earlier than this may produce a false negative result. If you have had a known exposure, testing at two weeks with a repeat test at six weeks provides the highest level of confidence. Australian guidelines recommend annual chlamydia screening for all sexually active people under 30, and testing after every new sexual partner regardless of age.

If chlamydia is detected, treatment is straightforward. The standard treatment is a short course of treatment taken for seven days, which clears the infection in the vast majority of cases. All recent sexual partners from the past six months should be notified and treated, even if they have no symptoms. A test of cure is recommended four weeks after completing treatment to confirm the infection has cleared. Left untreated, chlamydia can cause serious complications including pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility, and ectopic pregnancy in women, and epididymitis and reduced fertility in men.

Regular sexual health screening is recommended for anyone who is sexually active, even when no symptoms are present. Most sexually transmitted infections produce no noticeable symptoms in the early stages, which means they can be unknowingly passed to sexual partners. Australian guidelines recommend at least annual screening for sexually active adults, and more frequent testing for those with new or multiple partners. If you have had unprotected sex with a new partner, testing is recommended even if you feel well.

If your test results are positive, your Specialist GP will contact you directly to discuss treatment options and arrange treatment. Most bacterial STIs respond well to a short course of antibiotics and are straightforward to manage when detected early. Partner notification is an important part of treatment — all recent sexual partners should be informed and tested, even if they have no symptoms. Your GP can advise on how to approach this conversation, including anonymous notification options if preferred.

Author: Dr Ed Skinner

MBBS, FRACGP · Specialist GP · AHPRA · MED0001674680

Last reviewed: April 2026

Frequently asked questions

Not sure what you have? Compare symptoms side by side in our STI Comparison Guide — plain English, no jargon.

Not sure when to test? See our When to Get an STI Test guide — window periods, testing frequency, and what to do after exposure.

Complete a 2-minute questionnaire. You receive a pathology referral by SMS. Walk into any pathology clinic — no appointment needed. Urine sample and blood test take about 10 minutes. Most results within 24 hours by SMS.

No. If you have a Medicare card, the pathology tests themselves are bulk-billed at no additional cost. The $39 covers the consultation and referral.

No. Walk into any pathology clinic Australia-wide with your SMS referral. Most are open Monday to Saturday. No booking needed at most locations.

Yes. Results go directly to you by SMS. We do not notify your regular GP, employer, or insurer. At the pathology clinic, STI tests are processed like any other blood test — staff don't know which specific tests are ordered.

Typically yes. A standard GP visit costs $40–$80 and may not include all five infections. The $39 Clinic365 screen covers chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis — with a Specialist GP reviewing your results.

Avoid urinating for at least 1 hour before your visit (for accurate urine testing). No fasting is needed. Bring your SMS referral and Medicare card. The visit takes about 10–20 minutes.

Yes. Chlamydia can infect the throat through oral sex, though it is more commonly transmitted through vaginal and anal sex. Throat chlamydia is almost always symptom-free and is only detected by a self-collect throat swab — a urine test will not pick it up.

Chlamydia can be reliably detected by PCR testing from 2 weeks after exposure. Testing earlier than 2 weeks may give a false negative. If you have had a known exposure, test at 2 weeks and consider retesting at 6 weeks for confirmation.

Occasionally, but you should never rely on this. Untreated chlamydia can persist for months or years and cause serious complications including pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility, and ectopic pregnancy. Treatment is a simple course of antibiotics.

Yes — around 75% of women and 50% of men with chlamydia have no symptoms at all. This is why routine screening is so important, especially if you are under 30 or have had a new sexual partner.