Gonorrhea

Systematic name: Neisseria gonorrhoeae culture, Gram stain for N. gonorrhoeae, N. gonorrhoeae DNA, gonococcus. There are many laboratory tests to detect the presence and diagnose infection by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, the bacteria that causes the disease known as gonorrhea. Neisseria gonorrhoeae culture: laboratory test that allows the identification of the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria, which is done by culturing samples such as vaginal, urethral, pharyngeal or other secretions, facilitating the supply of medications. This test is usually accompanied by the Gram stain test or smear for Neisseria gonorrhoeae, which allows microscopic visualization of the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria. The Nucleic acid amplification test (PCR): focuses on the search for the genetic material of the bacteria. This test is considered the gold standard for diagnosing an infection by this bacteria.