ChlamydiaGay Men's Chlamydia Home Sampling Kit
Give yourself peace of mind. Testing is free, easy, and confidential. Pick up a Chlamydia Home Sampling Kit. Pee It, Poke it, Pack It and Post It!
Where can I pick up a home sampling kit?Brisbane QAHC Brisbane Community Space Maroochydore QAHC Sunshine Coast Community Space Cairns QAHC Cairns Community Space How can I order a home sampling kit?If you live in Queensland and have had male to male sex you can order a Gay Men’s Home Sampling Kit by calling 1800 155 141. You can also send your name and address to QAHC at info@qahc.org.au and a kit will be mailed out to you. If you have any questions or problems, please call or email us. What is Chlamydia?Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can affect both men and women. It is the most commonly notified bacterial STI and is spread through anal, oral or vaginal sex. Most infections are found in young people between the ages of 16 and 25. Men who have sex with other men can have chlamydia without being aware as often there are no signs or symptoms. If left untreated, chlamydia infections can cause serious health problems. Once diagnosed, chlamydia can easily be treated and cured. Am I at risk?You are at risk if you have sex and:
How do I know if I have it or not?Often people are not aware they have chlamydia because there are NO SIGNS or SYMPTOMS. More than half of all men and three quarters of all women who have chlamydia have no symptoms. If symptoms do occur, they usually develop about 5 to 14 days after becoming infected and could be:
If you experience any of these symptoms please seek advice. The only way to know if you’ve got Chlamydia is to get tested. How do I test for it?There is a safe and simple test for Chlamydia. You can go to your GP or local Sexual Health Clinic to get a test done, or you can Pee It, Poke it, Pack It, and Post It. Collect samples at home using the Home Sampling Kit, mail them back for testing and you will be contacted with your result. Gay Men’s Chlamydia Home Sampling Kits can either be picked up from distribution points, or ordered by phone or email. Where can I get more information on Chlamydia, STIs, and sexual health?
Where is my local sexual health clinic?Find your nearest sexual health clinic by following the links below to each state’s Sexual Health and related services’ websites. Outside Queensland: |
The Gay Men’s Chlamydia Home Sampling Kit is a new, safe, and simple way to test for chlamydia infection in Queensland. Normally, to get a test for chlamydia you have to visit a Sexual Health Clinic or your GP and request a test. Now you can Pee It, Poke it, Pack It, Post It! by collecting a sample at home using the Gay Men’s Home Sampling Kit, mail it back for testing, and you will be contacted with your results.