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Gonorrhea
Also known as: GC Formal name: Gonorrhea culture Related tests: Chlamydia
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At A Glance
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Why get tested?To screen for Neisseria gonorrhoeae, which causes the sexually transmitted disease gonorrhea When to get tested?If you have symptoms of gonorrhea or are pregnantSample required?A swab of secretion or discharge from the infected area; urine from men is acceptable for some molecular methods
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This article was last reviewed on August 30, 2006. |
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