Gonorrhea Testing Options
Gonorrhea Test
What do I need to know about Gonorrhea?
The preferred method of testing currently is the molecular test. This test is based on amplification of the DNA that is present in Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Molecular testing for Neisseria gonorrhoeae is currently the standard and is widely utilized. The advantage of molecular tests is that they are generally more sensitive and specific than conventional culture and can therefore identify more positive specimens.
What kind of sample is necessary for this test?
All we need is a urine sample collected at one of our Patient Service Centers.
Any test preparation needed?
Please do not urinate an hour prior to visiting our Patient Service Centers.
What does my Gonorrhea test result mean?
A positive test indicates an active infection that requires treatment with a course of antibiotics.
A negative test means only that there is no evidence of disease at the time of the test. It is important for those who are at increased risk of infection to have screening tests performed on a regular basis to check for possible exposure.
If you are infected, your sexual partner(s) should also be tested and treated as well.
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