The test is looking for evidence of the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae, which causes the sexually transmitted disease gonorrhoea. Gonorrhoea is easily treated but can cause severe reproductive and health problems if left untreated. How is the sample collected for testing? A swab is used to get a sample of secretion or discharge from the infected area such as the cervix, urethra, penis, anus, or throat. Many doctors will take…The test is looking for evidence of the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae, which causes the sexually transmitted disease gonorrhoea. Gonorrhoea is easily treated but can cause severe reproductive and health problems if left untreated. How is the sample collected for testing? A swab is used to get a sample of secretion or discharge from the infected area such as the cervix, urethra, penis, anus, or throat. Many doctors will take a sample from more than one body site to increase the likelihood of finding the bacteria. A urine sample may be tested if you don’t have any symptoms. You may be instructed to wait one to two hours after you last urinated before collecting the urine sample. Is any test preparation needed to ensure the quality of the sample? Tell your doctor about use of antibiotics or, if you are a woman, douches or vaginal creams within 24 hours before testing vaginal samples, as they may affect test results. You may be instructed to wait one to two hours after you last urinated before collecting the urine sample. Follow any instructions you are given. See MoreSee Less
