I am getting in a new relationship and wanted to do the responsible thing and get myself and my partner tested. We were so pleased to find your service. Your representative went over all the testing details and incubation periods and put us at ease. The lab testing was so fast which helped us start our new relationship with peace of mind.
Client in Charlotte, NC
Gonorrhea testing
Known As: Gonococcus Nucleic Acid Amplification, Amplicor, Gonococcus Aptima, TMA, Gonococcus LCR, Gonococcus PCR, Probe Tec, and SDA
Description: The Gonorrhea test is able to detect for the bacteria that causes Gonorrhea via urine with the nucleic acid amplification technology. This technology is highly effective in detecting genital Gonorrhea. Unlike the urethral swab for males, the nucleic acid amplification Gonorrhea testing is pain free. Due to the fact that this test does not require a urethral or vaginal swab, you can collect the urine specimen by yourself, in privacy, at the lab or at home. The average incubation period for detection is typically from a few days to a few weeks after a contact. Turnaround time is typically 1-3 business days.
Early detection is important so that treatment may begin as soon as possible and assist with delaying the onset of serious complications. In addition, knowing your status will enable you to take the necessary steps in preventing the transmission of Gonorrhea to others.
Requirements: This is a urine test. Client should withholding urination for at least 1 hour prior to specimen collection. Client should provide a first catch urine, about 20-30 ml, from the initial stream into the collection cup and allow remainder of the stream to go into the toilet. Larger volumes may result in the dilution of the specimen and reduce sensitivity. Clients should not cleanse genital area prior to giving their urine specimen.
in the following packages:
| Gonorrhea and Chlamydia Combo | $149 |
| Peace of Mind Package | $399 |
| Upgrade Peace of Mind Package | $499 |
| Recent Exposure-Fundamental | $179 |
| Recent Exposure-Comprehensive | $459 |
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What is Gonorrhea?
Gonorrhea is caused by the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacterium. Gonorrhea grows and thrives best in moist and warm areas of the body such as the cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes, urethra, mouth, throat, and anus. Second to Chlamydia, Gonorrhea is one of the most reported sexually transmitted diseases in the United States. Gonorrhea is curable but if left untreated, it can cause irreversible damage.
What are the symptoms of Gonorrhea?
When a man is infected with Gonorrhea, he may or may not have symptoms. If symptoms occur, they may appear as early as 2 days or it can take up to 30 days. Symptoms may include:
• burning while urinating
• yellowish white discharge from the penis
• pain or swelling in the testicles
If left untreated, infertility or permanent scarring of the urethra may occur
When a woman is infected with Gonorrhea, she may experience no symptoms or mild symptoms that could be mistaken for other common vaginal or bladder infections. If symptoms are present they may include:
• burning while urinating
• yellow or bloody vaginal discharge
• abdominal pain
• fever
If left untreated, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) may develop. PID may cause many serious problems in a woman's reproductive tract including infertility.
In both men and women, Gonorrhea can spread to the joints or blood system which can be fatal.
Note: No one should ever assume that they have a particular STD based on symptoms alone. Many of these symptoms can be related to other illnesses. The only way to determine whether or not you are infected with Gonorrhea is to get tested and/or seek medical attention.
How is Gonorrhea transmitted?
Gonorrhea is transmitted by vaginal, anal, or oral contact with an infected area. It can be transmitted from a mother to her child during vaginal delivery. It is easier to contract HIV if you are infected with Gonorrhea.
Note: Through the consistent and correct use of latex or polyurethane condoms, a person may greatly reduce their risk of acquiring or transmitting STDs.
Is Gonorrhea curable and what are some treatment options?
Gonorrhea is a curable STD. If Gonorrhea is left untreated, any damage it may produce does not reverse with treatment. A common treatment for Gonorrhea is antibiotics/antimicrobial. Sex partners should receive treatment as well. Retesting three weeks after treatment is recommended to ensure a cure. Infected persons should abstain from sex until treatment is complete.
Facts and Figures
• In the U.S, there are over 650,000 new Gonorrhea infections each year and the infection growth rate has been growing steadily each year.
• Co-infection with Chlamydia occur in 10-30% of the cases.
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to you are for informational purposes only. We do not diagnose or treat medical
conditions. Request A Test, Ltd.™ does not replace the care of a medical practitioner
or counselor. All transactions with Request A Test, Ltd.™ are confidential and will
not be shared with third parties. Depending on the nature of your testing, if you
receive a "positive" or "indeterminate result", confirmatory testing may be recommended
and may involve additional charges.
There is always a small possibility of an error or failure in laboratory testing. This is inherent to complex testing in any laboratory. Extensive measures are taken to avoid these errors**. As a client of Request A Test, you have access to our extensive list of clinics and hot-line referrals (no warranty for their services). Please let us know
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**False negative results can have 2 possible meanings, a person can be
infected, but their body has not yet produced the appropriate indicators
or your body is producing the appropriate indicators but for some reason the
test failed to detect it. A False positive result can indicate that you
tested positive for the appropriate indicators, when in fact, you are
negative. Errors could also be broken test tubes, lost specimens, etc.
