Gonorrhoea Test
Is this test right for me?
If you simply want to exclude the possibility that you
might have Gonorrhoea or if you have previously been treated for Gonorrhoea and
you want to make sure that the infection has been eradicated then this is the right
test for you. If you have any symptoms of a sexually transmitted infection then
we recommend one of our full STI screens in order that the cause can be correctly
identified. The Gonorrhoea test only checks for Gonorrhoea: if you have another
infection then this will not be picked up by this test.
How does it work?
We send
you a kit in the post and you provide a urine sample. This is sent back to our lab
where it is tested. We will notify you of your results in the secure area of our
website which only you can access using your unique login and password. You can
have a text message alert with the results if you choose this option when you place
your order.
What if I test positive?
We are prepared to treat patients who test
positive for Gonorrhoea using an appropriate antibiotic if it is safe to do so.
This is sent to you by overnight courier after your test results are known. We will
prescribe a medication that is deemed to be the most effective against Gonorrhoea
infections.
How quickly does all this happen?
We will send the kit out to you as
soon as you place your order. If the order is received before 4.30 pm Monday to
Friday then it will be sent that day and should arrive the next morning. As soon
as we receive your urine sample back at the lab it will then take no more than 24
hours for your results to be known. Your medication (should it be required) for
guaranteed next day delivery.
Are the results reliable?
This test is laboratory-based
and is the same test that you would be likely to receive if you went to see your
doctor about the matter. We use TDL Pathology in London – one of the country’s leading
pathology labs - so you are in very safe hands!
How long should I wait to be tested?
It is unlikely that any infection will show up in a test less than 1 week from the
point of infection so we recommend waiting around that length of time.