A Gonorrhea test and the Chlamydia test utilizes nucleic acid amplification technology to check for the presence of either of these two types of bacteria in your urine.
Unlike other tests for these bacteria, a urethral or vaginal swab is NOT required. Such invasive swabs can be painful and uncomfortable, because you can't swab yourself. Only a urine sample is needed, and you can do that by yourself at the laboratory.
Most importantly, current clinical studies have proven that the amplification test is indeed more accurate than the swab test for detecting Chlamydia. (Reference: Black, Carolyn M. "Current Methods of Laboratory Diagnosis of Chlamydia trachomatis Infections," Clin Microbiol Rev, Jan 1997, p 160-184).
The CDC (Centers for Disease Control) has recognized this fact and states that this amplified test is the preferred test (Reference: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines 2002, MMWR 2002, 51; No. RR-6).
You may order this Gonorrhea test online, or for more information call LabSafe toll free at 1-888-333-LABS to speak with one of our medical counselors.
Please note that although the CDC refers people to LabSafe for private STD testing, LabSafe does not work for the CDC, or any government agency or any insurance company. LabSafe operates independently so that we can serve YOU.
Privacy is the core of LabSafe's success. Call LabSafe at 1-888-333-LABS to find a location near you, or simply place your order for a Gonorrhea Test online.
