Gonorrhoea Test
Gonorrhoea is a form of bacterial infection that is transmitted during unprotected sexual activity. This infection can often occur without any visible symptoms, which is why many people can be unaware that they are infected. For this reason, it is strongly advised that you take a test if you have placed yourself at risk of contracting this STI; you should not assume that you are free from infection just because you have not noticed any symptoms. If symptoms do occur, they can include pain during urination, itching and a discharge from the urethra or vagina. It is important to seek treatment if you have received a positive result for gonorrhoea, as failing to do so can lead to the development of long-term health problems, such as epididymitis in men and ectopic pregnancy in women. While you are infected, you will be at an increased risk of contracting another STI.
You should take a gonorrhoea test if you have had unprotected sex. You can buy a Gonorrhoea test online at our partner site, LabsDirect.com.
How does a gonorrhoea test work?
The process of home gonorrhoea testing is simple. All you need to do is order a gonorrhoea test online, such as from LabsDirect.com, and then wait for the home test kit to arrive in the post, which should take one or two days. You will find contained in the test kit a specimen tube, transport cup and a prepaid envelope. You will provide the urine sample in the specimen tube, then seal it in the transport cup and send it back to the partnered laboratory in the supplied envelope. The laboratory will then perform the relevant tests on the sample to diagnose or rule out the possibility of a gonorrhoea infection.
When the results are ready, you will receive an email informing you of this with a link to a secure member’s area, where you will be able to view your results in privacy.
Which gonorrhoea test should I take?
You can take one of three tests to test for gonorrhoea. If you want to test for gonorrhoea alone, you can take a single gonorrhoea test. You could also take a Chlamydia Gonorrhoea Combination test, which detects for both of these STIs at once. Finally, a Full STI Screen test will be able to tell you if you have contracted one of eight common STIs. This is the recommended option if you have had unprotected sex and are unsure which STI you could have caught.
When will I receive the results from a gonorrhoea test?
Results from these gonorrhoea tests are usually made available to view with two to three working days. They will not be sent to you; you will need to log in to a secure member’s area after receiving an email telling you the results are ready to view.
What do I do if I receive a positive result from the gonorrhoea test?
Gonorrhoea is a curable STI so it is a simple case of you taking the appropriate course of treatment to clear the infection. This usually takes the form of a Gonorrhoea Treatment Pack, which contains Azithromycin and Cefixime, and is available to buy right here at STITreatment.co.uk.
