Chlamydia Screening and Diagnosis in Gangnam, Seoul. A simple PCR urine test.

Yes. Many people with chlamydia have no symptoms, which is why screening matters after a new partner or a possible exposure. When symptoms do appear, they may include burning when urinating, a discharge or testicular pain. A PCR urine test is the reliable way to know.

A PCR urine test is a widely used and reliable method for detecting chlamydia. PCR finds the genetic material of the bacteria and is more reliable than older culture methods. Accuracy also depends on timing, so testing about 1–2 weeks after exposure is generally advised.

Your urologist or coordinator will give you instructions for the sample. As a general guide, holding urine for a while before the test can help collect a good sample for PCR. If you are unsure, message us on WhatsApp before your visit and we will explain.

Yes, partners should be tested and treated together, and sex should be avoided until treatment is complete. Otherwise the infection can be passed back. Your urologist explains how to tell a partner and how they can arrange testing, at our clinic or elsewhere.

Untreated chlamydia can lead to complications. In men it can cause epididymitis, a painful swelling near the testicle, and in women it can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease. Chlamydia is curable with appropriate antibiotics, so testing and early treatment are worthwhile.

Yes. A multi-PCR panel can check for chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomonas, mycoplasma and ureaplasma from a single urine sample. These infections can cause similar urethritis symptoms, so testing them together helps your urologist find the actual cause. Your urologist decides which infections to include based on your history.