Direct examination for gonorrhea

Material: Swab
Test price: PLN 45.00
Waiting time for results: result after 5 working days
Reservation:

Samples from the cervical canal and urethra are collected by a midwife in the gynecological office from Monday to Saturday, after prior appointment. To schedule an appointment, please call 81-532-37-11
Eye conjunctiva material collected at the collection point without prior appointment – check the opening hours of the collection point.

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Preparation for the examination

General

The sample must be collected before treatment begins.
The conjunctival sample is collected at the collection point/treatment room.
The material from the urethra is collected before the first morning urine or at least 4 hours should have passed since the last urination (the patient comes for the examination with a full bladder).
Samples from the cervical canal, urethra, and anus are collected by a midwife in a gynecological office.
It is necessary to refrain from sexual intercourse for three days before the examination.
On the day of the examination, the genital area should be washed without using soap or gel.

Specific for women

Hygienic procedures using disinfectants and intravaginal medicinal preparations should not be performed.

Important

The test for gonorrhea is a screening test; a complete diagnosis is provided by a culture for gonococci (GNC).

Description

The test is intended to detect the gonorrhea bacteria

(Neisseria gonorrhoeae), which causes the sexually transmitted disease gonorrhea.
NOTE:
Pursuant to the Regulation of the Minister of Health of June 26, 2020 (Journal of Laws of 2020, item 1118), a positive test result must be reported by the laboratory performing the test to the District Sanitary and Epidemiological Station.