Gonorrhea - What is it?
This is done via a urine test and not a blood test. You will receive a urine container by post or you can pick it up at our office location in Utrecht. You then hand this in at a testing location near you.
If the gonorrhea STD test is positive, you can undergo treatment. This is an antibiotic treatment. So you don't have to go to the doctor again to tell them that you have an STD.
Symptoms for men: in 10% of cases without complaints, with complaints pain when urinating, burning sensation. In addition, the 'drip' is a well-known phenomenon a few days after infection. You will have a yellow-green pus-like discharge. This can be minor, but also severe.
Symptoms in women: 30-60% have no complaints. Complaints are often an increased amount of vaginal discharge. Intermittent blood loss, pain and burning during urination also occur. The most dangerous complication is pelvic inflammatory disease PID. This is a collective name for pelvic infections that ultimately result in infertility.
What do we determine?
Gonorrhea bacteria
Gonorrhea from a bacterium that can be detected with PCR. For men you need urine and for women you take a vaginal swab. As a man, you must therefore submit urine for this gonorrhea STD test at Labplusarts. You can bring your urine to the sampling location in a urine container that will be sent to you by post or collect it yourself at our location in Utrecht. If you are a woman, you will receive a vaginal swab with instructions. You can then hand this in whenever you want.Make sure that you have the gonorrhea STD test tested at least 14 days after unprotected contact. The test is not reliable for that period.
Fasting testing?
You do not need to be fasting. In almost all cases the determination can be known within 24-48 hours. As a man, you must collect the first stream of urine. The vaginal swab comes with instructions. You simply hand this in at a puncture location.How does it work?
Professional testing
Self-tests do not always provide reliable and consistent results. That's why Labplusarts chooses to have the tests professionally administered at a testing location. We have made this process as simple as possible for you.
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Find the test that suits you
Information on various health topics and a clear overview of our extensive test offerings. Through the website, you can easily determine which test may be relevant for you. Do you need assistance in making a choice or would you like to customize your own package? Feel free to contact us.
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Choose a testing location
We conduct tests at 350+ locations across the Netherlands, ensuring there is always a location near you. During the ordering process, you can easily select your preferred testing location, and after payment, you can schedule an appointment. Choose where and when it suits you.
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Get tested
During your appointment, one of our medical professionals will collect your sample. Subsequently, your sample will be examined in the laboratory.
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Truly reliable results with understandable explanations
Because your sample is taken professionally, the results are consistent. Your test results are evaluated by one of our own doctors and accompanied by thorough advice. We believe it's important that you understand what the results mean for you. We ensure this by providing explanations about the test and the significance of your values.
When to choose this STD test?
Choose the Gonorrhea STD test when:- You have had unprotected sexual contact in the past two weeks
- You have discharge on your genitals
- You have been warned by your partner that unprotected sexual contact
- If you have pain when urinating, pain during sex or blood loss during menstruation.