Gonorrhea Test

Results

Gonorrhea tests involve testing a sample of body fluid or urine to determine if gonorrhea bacteria (Neisseria gonorrhoeae) are present and may be the cause of an infection.

Gonorrhea test

Normal:	No gonorrhea antigens or DNA are found. If a culture is done, no gonorrhea bacteria grow in the culture. More testing for other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) may be needed to determine the cause of any symptoms.
Abnormal:	Gonorrhea antigens or DNA are found. If a culture is done, gonorrhea bacteria grow in the culture.

Go to previous section	Go to top of page	Go to next section
Author:	Sandy Jocoy, RN	Last Updated: April 27, 2009
Medical Review:	Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine Jeanne Marrazzo, MD, MPH - Infectious Disease
© 1995-2009 Healthwise, Incorporated. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated.This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. How this information was developed to help you make better health decisions.