Private N. gonorrhoeae Culture Test London
Culture testing for Neisseria gonorrhoeae with antibiotic sensitivity. Essential for guiding treatment with increasing resistance.
Price
£106
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- Results within 2 days"
- Confidential service
- No GP referral needed
- Professional clinical environment
- Results via secure portal
- Nurse-led expert care
Private Gonorrhoea Culture Test (Site-specific) in London
South Kensington Medical & Dental provides private gonorrhoea culture testing (site-specific) at our CQC-registered clinic. Culture-based testing allows for both identification of Neisseria gonorrhoeae and antibiotic sensitivity testing, which is critical given rising antimicrobial resistance.
The test requires a thin-prep vaginal sample. Results are typically available within 2 days. This test is priced at £106. Culture testing is recommended by BASHH alongside PCR to guide effective antibiotic treatment.
No GP referral is required. All samples are processed at UKAS-accredited laboratories with full sensitivity profiling. Results are communicated confidentially.
Why Gonorrhoea Culture Testing Matters
Neisseria gonorrhoeae has developed significant resistance to multiple antibiotic classes. The World Health Organization classifies antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea as a high-priority public health threat. Culture-based testing enables antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST), which identifies which antibiotics remain effective against the specific strain.
While PCR testing is faster and more sensitive for initial detection, culture provides essential information for treatment guidance. This is particularly important for cases of treatment failure or when resistance patterns need to be established.
Who Needs Culture Testing?
Positive PCR result
Culture is often performed alongside or after a positive PCR to assess antibiotic sensitivities.
Treatment failure
If initial antibiotic treatment has not resolved the infection.
Extra-genital infection
Site-specific infections require culture to confirm viable organisms and guide treatment.
Public health surveillance
Culture data contributes to national gonorrhoea resistance monitoring programmes.
Culture with Sensitivity
Culture testing identifies which antibiotics will effectively treat your gonorrhoea.
- Antibiotic sensitivity
- Resistance detection
- Guide treatment choice
- Important for treatment failure
- Comprehensive diagnosis
100% Confidential
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Fast Results
Results within 2 days"
Expert Care
Professional clinical team
Accurate Testing
Lab-certified results
How It Works
Book Online
Choose a convenient date and time
Visit Clinic
Quick and discreet appointment
Sample Collection
Professional, comfortable process
Get Results
Results within 2 days"
Frequently Asked Questions
With increasing antibiotic resistance, culture ensures you receive effective treatment.
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