Ureaplasma Urealyticum Test

Why is it important to take a ureaplasma urealyticum test?

As ureaplasma urealyticum often does not show any symptoms, it is possible to be infected without realising it. This means it is especially important to take a test if you are concerned that you may have become infected, particularly after unprotected sex. If this infection is not treated, it can enter the bloodstream which can cause a potentially fatal condition called bacteremia. Bacteremia can potentially cause sepsis, which occurs when the immune system responds to infection by damaging body tissues.

The ureaplasma urealyticum infection can potentially lead to infertility, chorioamnionitis, meningitis, non-specific urethritis, pneumonia and premature or still-birth if it is left untreated. There is also a risk that it will spread in your body where it could cause lasting damage to your muscles, nerves and joints.

When should I take a ureaplasma urealyticum test?

Ureaplasma urealyticum is usually transmitted through unprotected sexual intercourse. Although it isn't categorised as a standard STI, this infection is known to affect up to 70% of sexually active couples. Ureaplasma urealyticum symptoms include painful urination, abdominal pain, discharge and urethral bleeding. This infection often shows no symptoms, however, so you should ensure you get regularly tested if you're sexually active.

The infection takes two weeks to show up on a test, so you should wait a minimum of two weeks after you last had unprotected sex before you take one. You can also take a ureaplasma urealyticum test if you've already had treatment for this STI and want to be sure the infection has successfully cleared up.

How do I take a ureaplasma urealyticum test?

We provide safe and discreet ureaplasma urealyticum testing for men and women. If you want to be sure that you do not have a ureaplasma urealyticum infection, you should order a home test kit from us online, which will be delivered discreetly in the mail. To provide your test sample, you need to urinate in the specimen tube provided, seal it in the transport cup and send it directly to our partner laboratory in the included pre-paid envelope for testing.

When will I get my results?

Once our laboratory has processed your urine sample, you will be notified when your results are ready via email within three to five working days. You then simply need to log-in to our secure member's area where you can find out your test results.

What happens if I test positive?

There's no need to worry if you test positive, a ureaplasma infection can easily be treated with a short course of antibiotics. We can help you to find treatment, which will be prescribed by a registered doctor. A short course of medication will then be prescribed for you online after a short consultation and will be dispatched for overnight delivery from an accredited pharmacy.