This test measures the presence of Gonorrhoea in the urine sample.
Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
In males, Gonorrhoea can cause symptoms such as painful urination, discharge from the penis, and swollen testicles. If left untreated, it can lead to complications like epididymitis (inflammation of the epididymis) and prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate gland).
In females, Gonorrhoea can cause symptoms such as increased vaginal discharge, painful urination, and pelvic pain. If left untreated, it can lead to complications like pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), which can cause infertility and increase the risk of ectopic pregnancy.
It is important to diagnose and treat gonorrhea promptly to prevent complications and further transmission of the infection.
This profile for men analyses a blood and urine sample checking for the commonest sexually transmitted infections - chlamydia, gonorrhoea, HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and syphilis.
Many men have no symptoms initially from these infections so testing is essential. It is a fast and discrete way to make sure you and your partner are safe.
This test can be done on samples collected at home or at one of our phlebotomy locations.