Gonorrhea NAAT Test for Accurate Diagnosis

What is the Gonorrhea NAAT Test?

The Gonorrhea NAAT (Nucleic Acid Amplification Test) is a laboratory test that detects the genetic material (DNA) of the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae, which causes gonorrhea. This highly accurate test can be performed on urine samples or swabs from potentially infected areas such as the urethra, cervix, rectum, or throat. NAAT is considered the gold standard method for diagnosing gonorrhea due to its sensitivity and ability to identify even low levels of bacteria.

Reasons for performing Gonorrhea NAAT Test

You may need a Gonorrhea NAAT test if you:

• Have symptoms such as unusual discharge, burning during urination, pelvic pain, or bleeding between periods (for women), or fluid leaking from the penis and painful urination (for men)

• Are sexually active and under 25 years old, or older, with risk factors such as new or multiple partners

• Are pregnant (as part of routine prenatal screening)

• Have had unprotected sex or a partner diagnosed with an STI

• Belong to groups at higher risk, such as men who have sex with men, or individuals with a history of STIs

How to prepare for the test

• No special preparation is required for most Gonorrhea NAAT tests.

• For urine samples, it is preferable not to urinate for at least 1–2 hours before sample collection; however, this is not mandatory.

• Inform your healthcare provider if you have taken antibiotics recently, as this may affect results.

• Women should mention if they’ve recently used vaginal creams or douches3.

Type of Results for Gonorrhea NAAT Test

Once the analysis is complete, we will issue you with a comprehensive buy easy to easy-to-understand report. The rest results may be either of the following:-

• Negative: No Neisseria gonorrhoeae DNA detected (normal result)

• Positive: Neisseria gonorrhoeae DNA detected (indicates infection)

Waiting time for Results

At Labtestzote, results for the Gonorrhea NAAT Test are available within 48 hours. You will receive your report via email or WhatsApp.

How to get the Gonorrhea NAAT Test

1. Click the cart button to add the test to your basket.

2. Please review and complete all your details.

3. Sample Collection: Visit our lab for sample collection (urine or swab). You can also send us your samples for analysis – WhatsApp us for details

4. Receive Results: Your confidential results will be sent to you online, usually within 1–3 days.

5. Follow Up: If your result is positive, seek medical advice for treatment and inform your sexual partners to help prevent reinfection.

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