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Looking for a chlamydia and gonorrhoea test kit you can do from home? Here's exactly what's included, how the process works, and what to expect from order to result.
Which Kit Do You Need?
TestSmart offers two versions of this test:
- Standard Kit — a urine sample only, testing for chlamydia and gonorrhoea at the genital site.
- Comprehensive Kit — the same urine sample, plus a throat (oral) swab and a rectal swab, testing for chlamydia and gonorrhoea at all three sites.
The Comprehensive Kit is relevant if you've had oral or anal sex. A urine test won't detect an infection in the throat or anus, and according to the Australian STI Management Guidelines, anal and throat gonorrhoea infections have no symptoms in most people.
What's Included in the Kit
Both kits include:
- Your urine collection kit (plus throat and rectal swabs if you've chosen the Comprehensive Kit), with step-by-step instructions
- A GP-reviewed pathology referral, with no separate GP appointment needed
- A prepaid Australia Post mailer to return your sample
- Lab processing by a NATA-accredited pathology provider
- GP review of your results
- A follow-up GP consultation if your result is positive and treatment is needed
Everything arrives in discreet, plain packaging, with nothing on the outside to show what's inside.
Ready to test? Our at-home kit tests for chlamydia and gonorrhoea with a simple urine sample. No clinic, no collection centre, discreet delivery.
Need throat and rectal testing too? See the Comprehensive Kit
How It Works
- Order online at testsmart.com.au
- Complete a short health questionnaire, reviewed by an Australian-registered GP, who issues your pathology referral
- Your kit arrives in discreet packaging
- Collect your sample at home — a first-void urine sample, following the included instructions. It takes less than a minute
- Post it back using the prepaid Australia Post mailer. No collection centre visit required
- Receive your results online, typically within 3–4 business days of the lab receiving your sample
Who Is This Kit For?
Both kits are for anyone who wants to test for chlamydia and gonorrhoea without visiting a GP clinic or pathology collection centre, and are available for men and women. Chlamydia is the most commonly notified STI in Australia, with 94,184 diagnoses in 2025, and there were 42,393 gonorrhoea diagnoses in the same year (Kirby Institute, 2026).
If you have symptoms such as discharge, pain or sores, seeing a GP or sexual health clinic is usually best, as you may need an examination. You can still order a TestSmart kit, but you'll have a short telehealth consult with a doctor before your kit is sent.
Is It Accurate?
TestSmart's samples are processed by a NATA-accredited laboratory using NAAT (nucleic acid amplification testing), the testing method recommended in the Australian STI Management Guidelines. The guidelines list first-pass urine and self-collected swabs as specimen types for chlamydia and gonorrhoea testing. Collecting your sample correctly matters, so follow the instructions included with your kit.
What Happens If My Result Is Positive?
Your reviewing GP will contact you to explain your result and discuss treatment. Chlamydia is treated with antibiotics, which can be prescribed remotely. Under the Australian STI Management Guidelines, gonorrhoea is treated with an injection of ceftriaxone plus an oral antibiotic, so treatment involves an in-person visit. Your GP will guide you on next steps. Read more about what happens if your STI test comes back positive.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a GP appointment before ordering?
No. The GP review is built into your order. You complete a health questionnaire, and a GP reviews it and issues your referral. In some cases, the GP may arrange a short telehealth call first.
How long does it take to get results?
Typically 3–4 business days after the lab receives your sample.
Is the kit the same for men and women?
Yes. The collection method is the same for both.
What's the difference between the two kits?
The Standard Kit tests a urine sample only. The Comprehensive Kit adds a throat swab and a rectal swab, so it tests for chlamydia and gonorrhoea at all three sites.
Does this kit test for other STIs?
No, both kits test for chlamydia and gonorrhoea only. HIV and syphilis are tested using blood. Read more about HIV and syphilis testing. For HPV, TestSmart offers a separate at-home Cervical Screening Kit.
You can order an at-home STI test kit and collect your sample without leaving home.
TestSmart's testing and treatment pathways are reviewed by Australian-registered GPs and follow current Australian clinical guidelines. This article is general information only and does not replace individual medical advice. Your circumstances, symptoms, and test results should always be discussed with your reviewing doctor.