To test for gonorrhea, a urine sample is used.. Nucleic acid amplification tests (NAAT) are performed on the sample.. This test checks for the presence of the bacteria that causes gonorrhea, Neisseria gonorrhoeae.. If the bacteria are present, you have an active gonorrhea infection.

All STD tests require only a small sample of urine or blood...no swabbing or undressing required.

Gonorrhea test is done with blood or urine?

Gonorrhea test is NAAT with urine sample....we only need a small amount of urine to test for gonorrhea.

How should I prepare for the exam?

You should not urinate at least one hour before the test.... No other preparation is necessary.

What can I expect at the test center?

After entering the lab, you will be guided by a technician....you will be asked to go to the bathroom and collect a urine sample....the sample must be "first pass", ie the first 20-30 ml of urine....women should not clean the toilet before collecting the urine sample.

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When should we test for gonorrhea?

If you have symptoms, get tested right away!.. Gonorrhea may show up in tests 2-6 days after exposure.. However, different people are different and there are usually no visible symptoms, so it is recommended to test after each exposure.. To ensure accurate results, doctors recommend testing two weeks after exposure to the bacteria.

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How are the gonorrhea test results determined?

Gonorrhea results are reported as "positive" or "negative." If you get a result that says "positive" or "diagnosed," it means you have an active infection.. If the result is "negative" or "not detected," it means that the bacteria were not found in your urine and therefore you do not have an active gonorrhea infection.

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Is gonorrhea curable?

Gonorrhea treatment can be treated with antibiotics....If the test result is positive, our doctors can prescribe antibiotics after a telephone consultation....it is necessary to finish the course of antibiotic treatment completely and refrain from any sexual activity....It is also recommended to repeat the test to ensure that the infection is completely cleared.

Remember that you may get gonorrhea again after treatment.

Do I need a gonorrhea test?

Yes, you should get tested for gonorrhea if you are sexually active....you should also get tested if you have symptoms....if you are concerned but have no symptoms, wait until 2 weeks after exposure to the bacteria....untreated gonorrhea can cause serious and permanent health problems.

Chlamydia and gonorrhea are "co-infections", meaning that having one infection puts you at risk for the other infection. We recommend that you definitely use the chlamydia and gonorrhea test panel.

Source: stdcheck

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