Gonorrhea Diagnostics

1st order laboratory parameters – obligatory laboratory tests.

  • Microscopic examination of specimens such as urethral swabs, ejaculate, or cervical swabs (cervical smears) – detection of Gram-negative diplococci in purulent urethral secretions (typically intracellular).
  • Cultural detection of gonococci – this means that the pathogens are grown.
  • Serological detection of antibodies against Neisseria gonorrhoeae (gonococci) – is carried out when chronic gonorrhea is suspected.
  • If necessary, Neisseria gonorrhoeae DNA detection (Go-PCR).

Laboratory parameters 2nd order – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, etc. – for differential diagnostic clarification.