Gonorrhea

Who should get a Gonorrhea test? Gonorrhea is a STD and you should get a gonorrhea test if you have symptoms, such as (for women) increased vaginal discharge, bleeding associated with vaginal intercourse, or burning/painful urination; or (for men) pus discharging from the penis, a burning sensation during urination, or proctitis (inflammation of the rectal or anal area). Because many infected people do not have any symptoms, a number of organizations have published screening recommendations. Also known as: GC Test Formal name: Neisseria gonorrhoeae Culture; Neisseria gonorrhoeae Gram Stain; Neisseria gonorrhoeaeDNA Probe; Neisseria gonorrhoeae by Amplified Detection Related tests: Chlamydia Testing Why Get Tested? To screen for or diagnose a gonorrhea infection When to Get Tested? For screening: may be recommended if you are sexually active, pregnant or considering pregnancy, or at increased risk for this sexually transmitted disease (STD) For diagnosis: when you have symptoms of this