Gonorrhea Culture Test Price | Lahalak Medical Platform
The most reliable method to diagnose gonorrhea and determine antibiotic sensitivity, ensuring an effective treatment plan to eliminate the bacterial infection completely.
Scientific name: Neisseria Gonorrhoeae Culture
Microbiological examination is considered the gold standard for diagnosing Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection, the bacterium that causes gonorrhea. The sample (from the cervix, urethra, rectum, or oropharynx) is inoculated onto selective, enriched culture media (such as Thayer-Martin medium). After incubation, suspected bacterial colonies are identifi...
Service type
Bacterial Culture
Duration
15-20 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- A careful culture of the sample on specialized selective media to detect Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria.
- Bacteria and performing an antibiotic sensitivity test (Antibiogram) to guide treatment.
- Consult a microbiologist or infectious disease physician to interpret the results.
- Personal support services from Halak.
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Fasting is not required. Sample quality depends on the timing and method of collection.
- You should not urinate for at least one hour before taking a urethral sample to increase the chances of getting bacteria.
- No topical or oral antibiotics should be used for at least one week before the sample is taken, as they kill the bacteria and give a false negative result.
- The sample must be collected and transported quickly to the laboratory using a special transport medium (such as Stewart's medium) to maintain bacterial viability.
- • The sample is taken by a healthcare professional using sterile swabs and is specific to the anatomical location (cervix, urethra, rectum, pharynx).
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