{"product_id":"chlamydia-rapid-test-for-home-self-testing-for-women-and-men-1-test-box","title":"Chlamydia Rapid Test – for Home Self-Testing for Women and Men (1 test\/box)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eChlamydia Rapid Test\u003c\/b\u003e is a self-test that can be performed at home for the \u003cb\u003equalitative detection of Chlamydia trachomatis antigens\u003c\/b\u003e. For women, the test can be performed using a vaginal swab specimen, while for men, a urethral swab specimen is used. The test can help detect Chlamydia infection. The test is intended for in vitro diagnostic use only.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChlamydia trachomatis\u003c\/b\u003e is one of the most common causative agents of sexually transmitted infections. It is particularly important to note that the infection may often be asymptomatic: according to the instructions for use, approximately 70% of women with cervical infection and around 50% of men with urethral infection do not experience symptoms.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIf left untreated, the infection may lead to various complications. In women, it may be associated with cervicitis, urethritis, pelvic inflammatory disease, as well as an increased risk of ectopic pregnancy and infertility. In men, urethritis and epididymitis may also develop.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eWhen might it be advisable to perform the test?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSince Chlamydia infection may also be present without symptoms, the absence of symptoms alone does not rule out infection. If symptoms occur, the instructions for use mention, among others, the following:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eunusual or abnormal vaginal discharge,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eurethral discharge or urethral discomfort,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epainful urination,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efrequent or urgent need to urinate,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elower abdominal discomfort,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebleeding between periods or after sexual intercourse,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ein men, pain, swelling or tenderness of the epididymis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eTest specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProduct name:\u003c\/b\u003e Chlamydia Rapid Test – for home self-testing for women and men\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpecimen:\u003c\/b\u003e female vaginal swab specimen \/ male urethral specimen\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePackage:\u003c\/b\u003e 1 test\/box\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e test cassette\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e Hangzhou Alltest Biotech Co., Ltd., Ltd., 550 Yinhai Street, Hangzhou Economic and Technologic Development Area, 310018, Zhejiang, China; Phone: +86-571-56267891; [info@alltests.com.cn](mailto:info@alltests.com.cn)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEC REP:\u003c\/b\u003e MedNet GmbH, Hansestraße 91, 48165 Münster, Germany; +49 251 32266-0; [info@medneteurope.com](mailto:info@medneteurope.com)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eSpecimen collection for women\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e1. Before collecting the specimen, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and rinse with clean water.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2. Remove the supplied sterile female swab from its packaging.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e3. Insert the swab into the vagina and leave it in place for approximately 30 seconds.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e4. Carefully remove the swab, making sure it does not come into contact with any other external surface.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe collected specimen must be used immediately for testing. According to the instructions for use, specimens should not be collected during menstruation.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eSpecimen collection for men\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDo not urinate for at least 1 hour before collecting the specimen.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e1. Wash your hands thoroughly.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2. Remove the sterile male urethral swab from its packaging.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e3. Carefully insert the swab approximately 2–4 cm into the urethra.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e4. Rotate the swab 360° in one direction, then leave it in place for 10 seconds.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e5. Carefully remove the swab, making sure it does not come into contact with any other external surface.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eTest procedure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePerform the test immediately after collecting the swab specimen.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e1. Remove the cap from the Buffer 1 tube and place the tube in the tube holder provided in the box.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2. Place the swab containing the specimen into Buffer 1. Squeeze the bottom of the tube and rotate the swab 15 times, then let it stand for 2 minutes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e3. Break Buffer 2 at its narrowest breaking point and add its entire contents to the tube containing Buffer 1.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e4. While squeezing the tube, rotate the swab another 15 times. The solution may turn slightly green or blue. Then let it stand for 1 minute.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e5. Press the swab against the side of the tube and withdraw it while squeezing the tube so that as much liquid as possible remains in the tube.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e6. Close the tube, then open the small dropper cap.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e7. Remove the test cassette from the foil pouch and place it on a clean, level surface.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e8. Turn the buffer tube upside down and add 3 full drops of the prepared solution to the specimen well of the test cassette. Start the timer and do not move the test afterwards.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e9. Read the result after 10 minutes. The result must not be interpreted after 20 minutes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eInterpretation of results\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePOSITIVE – C + T lines\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIf two colored lines appear – one in the C (control) region and one in the T (test) region – the result is positive. This indicates that the test detected Chlamydia trachomatis antigen in the specimen.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe intensity of the T test line may vary depending on the amount of antigen present in the specimen. A faint but clearly visible T line must also be interpreted as a positive result.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIf the result is positive, consult a doctor and show them the test result. The doctor can determine whether further testing is necessary.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNEGATIVE – C line only\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIf only the C control line appears and there is no line in the T region, the result is negative.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis indicates that the test did not detect Chlamydia trachomatis antigen or that the amount present is below the detection limit of the test. If symptoms persist, medical consultation is recommended even in the case of a negative result.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eINVALID – no C line\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIf the C control line does not appear, the test result is invalid. The most common reasons are insufficient specimen volume or incorrect performance of the test procedure. In this case, the test must be repeated using a new test.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eTest performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe performance data provided by the manufacturer are based on a clinical study involving 220 participants, in which PCR testing was used as the reference method.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSensitivity:\u003c\/b\u003e 96.0%\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpecificity:\u003c\/b\u003e 98.3%\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eImportant information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe Chlamydia Rapid Test does not replace medical diagnosis or consultation with a healthcare professional. In the event of a positive result, consult a doctor. If symptoms persist, medical evaluation is also recommended despite a negative result.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe test is not suitable for monitoring the success of treatment, as Chlamydia antigen may remain present even after appropriate antimicrobial treatment. An excessive amount of blood in the swab specimen may cause a false-positive result.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe kit must be stored at 2–30 °C, must not be frozen, and the test is intended for single use only.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alltest","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59238789054789,"sku":"ICH-N502H-01","price":13.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/2407\/9429\/files\/65a0fd0c5eb09edfba49209b46d22234.png?v=1788958923","url":"https:\/\/carbonmedical.de\/en\/products\/chlamydia-rapid-test-for-home-self-testing-for-women-and-men-1-test-box","provider":"Carbon Medical","version":"1.0","type":"link"}