we use a very accurate and easy urine test for chlamydia and gonorrhea called a dna probe. the urethral swab can still be used but the urine test is easier and less traumatic for the male patient. a blood test can be used especially if testing for other stds like hiv or syphilis.
chlamydia testing procedure. a couple years ago i found out that i had chlamydia. the test for this was a swab of some sort to my urethra. i took medication after this and all was well. an old girlfriend of mine called me and she said she found out she had chlamydia. so i went to the doctor today to get tested again and this time they took blood from my arm and swabbed my throat. i get the throat swab but as for the blood test is that a legitimate alternative to the urethra swab? are they legitimately interchangeable?