Private Gonorrhoea Culture Test London
Our Gonorrhoea culture test grows the bacteria to test antibiotic sensitivity. Essential for ensuring effective treatment, especially with rising antibiotic resistance.
Price
£93
All-inclusive price
- Report within 3-5 days"
- Completely private, results go to you only
- No GP referral required
- Calm, discreet Marylebone clinic
- Secure portal delivery of results
- Appointments led by registered nurses
Private Gonorrhoea Culture Test (Site-specific) in London
Wimpole Street Medical & Dental provides private gonorrhoea culture testing (site-specific) at our 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 culture swab. Results are typically available within 3-5 days. This test is priced at £93. 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.
Guide Effective Treatment
Culture testing identifies which antibiotics will work against your specific Gonorrhoea strain.
- Tests antibiotic sensitivity
- Essential with resistant strains
- Guides effective treatment
- Important for treatment failure
- Comprehensive diagnostic option
Discretion Guaranteed
Results shared with you alone
Prompt Turnaround
Report within 3-5 days"
Nurse-Led Appointments
Registered nurses, zero judgement
Laboratory Analysis
Samples processed by partner labs
What to Expect, Start to Finish
Reserve Online
Pick a slot that suits your schedule
Come to Wimpole Street
A short, private visit in Marylebone
Sample Taken
Collected gently by a registered nurse
Report Delivered
Sent securely within 3-5 days"
Frequently Asked Questions
Antibiotic-resistant Gonorrhoea is increasing. Culture testing ensures you receive effective treatment.
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