In Sweden, there was worry about Normal Chlamydia tests – the Finnish doctor tells what they need to know about them
Sexually transmitted diseases|Specialist Eija Hiltunen-Back recommends going to official tests if she suspects sexually transmitted disease.
Can Suspicious sexually transmitted peace of mind from a Danish cheap chain Normal?
There is a selection of chains today health -related home tests. One of them is the Klamydia Quick Test, which promises a result in just 15 minutes.
In Sweden, it has not convinced. Broadcasting Company SVT According to an infectious physician interviewed, the test does not meet the requirements of the Swedish Infectious Diseases Act. In addition, a home test can create a sense of false safety if it incorrectly gives a negative result.
Specialist in Skin and Sexual Disease interviewed by HS Eija Hiltunen-Back is on the same line as the Swedish doctor.
Sexually transmitted disease tests There are many different, Hiltunen-Back says. He says he is reserved for quick tests. The reliability of the test result depends on many factors.
« There’s always a mistake, » Hiltunen-Back points out.
In order for the disease to be treated, a positive test result must always be ensured with an official laboratory sample. At the same time, the marking ends up in official systems, whereby cases of disease can be recorded and monitored.
The most difficult are the negative results of the quick tests. According to Hiltunen-Back, despite the negative result, the test author cannot be absolutely sure if there is reason to suspect chlamydia.
If suspects that he has been infected with sexually transmitted disease, Hiltunen-Back urges you to go straight to laboratory tests.
According to Hiltunen-Back, it is easy to get into sexually transmitted disease tests. The tests are free of charge on the public side.
Vantaa, Keravans and college students can also take a remote test. It orders a test package to post the sample taken to the laboratory for examination.
Official tests are also more comprehensive than quick tests. Only Chlamydia infection can be used to determine using a quick test. The remote test also provides information on possible gonorrhea and also with blood tests about HIV infection.
