Gonorrhea Test

How To Prepare

Gonorrhea testing is done on:

• Fluid collected from the area of the body that is likely to be infected. Women should not douche or use vaginal creams or medicines for at least 24 hours before having a gonorrhea test.
• Urine. Do not urinate for 1 hour before a urine sample is collected.

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Author:	Kathe Gallagher, MSW	Last Updated: May 9, 2007
Medical Review:	Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Deborah A. Penava, BA, MD, FRCSC, MPH - Obstetrics and Gynecology
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