Neisseria Gonorrhoeae Smear Test

Neisseria Gonorrhoeae is a human pathogen that is responsible for sexually transmitted diseases (STD) gonorrhea. The gonococcal infection usually occurs in the lower or upper tract, ophthalmic area, pharynx, bloodstream, and rectum. Men and women who are sexually active are susceptible to gonococcal infection, but out of the total infection people, 80% of them are found to be females. Neisseria Gonorrhoeae spreads itself in a CO2 environment and hence rectum, cervix, urethra and the throat are the major sites of infection. If the infection is left untreated, it can cause serious and permanent health problems in both men and women.

One should be well-prepared to go for this test. Although the diet routine is normal and there is nothing much to be avoided before going for this test. One should prepare one's mind for the test. If you are stressed or troubled, consult your doctor so he/she can guide you through the exact procedures and the implications of the test on your body. There is nothing to worry about. Even if you come out positive for the infection, there are medicines available to cure it. If you are taking any medicine, your doctor must be told about it.

Neisseria Gonorrhoeae smear is done to identify any spread of sexually transmitted diseases which if left undiagnosed can cause major fatal implications on the body. The test is used to investigate vaginal bleeding, itching, or abnormal discharge from vagina or penis. If a pregnant woman was suffering from gonorrhea the newborn will be tested for the infection. The test is an effective method to monitor how the treatment is performing. The test is performed in case of long-term pain in the pelvis. The test is used in connection with other tests for infertility.

The sample for the test of gonorrhea is taken from the endocervical area in females and the urethra in a male. The sample is to be taken after two hours from the last urination.
• To collect smear in men the technicians ask them to squeeze the penis to get a good smear.
• The technician will gently insert the urogenital swab in the urethra and rotate in one for sample collection.
• For females, a sterile swab or culturette and the swab is rotated against the wall of the endocervical canal to collect the samples.
• Gram stain the smear to study.