How is chlamydia diagnosed?

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  1. Dr. Angela Lowery
     
    Dr. Angela Lowery answered:
    Chlamydia can be diagnosed with a urine sample or by direct sample from the penis or the cervix.
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  2. Riverside Health System
     

    A doctor can diagnose chlamydia through:

    A swab test, where a fluid sample from an infected site (cervix or penis) is tested for the bacteria. A urine test, where a urine sample is tested for the bacteria.

    A Pap test is not used to detect chlamydia.

    This answer is based on source information from the National Women's Health Information Center.

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