Chlamydia & Gonorrhea PCR Test in Bengaluru
Gold-standard Real-Time PCR (NAAT) from non-invasive first-catch urine or swab. Precise pathogen differentiation for burning urination, urethral discharge, or pelvic discomfort.
Symptoms of Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Infection
Both Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae cause acute inflammation of the mucous membranes of the genitourinary tract. While up to 70% of female infections and 50% of male infections may remain asymptomatic, common symptoms include:
- Burning sensation or sharp pain during urination (dysuria)
- Clear, white, yellow, or purulent discharge from the penis or vagina
- Testicular or epididymal tenderness/swelling in men
- Abnormal post-coital bleeding or pelvic discomfort in women
Why Non-Invasive First-Catch Urine is Preferred
In past decades, painful urethral swabs were required for men. Today, modern molecular real-time PCR (NAAT) provides equivalent or superior analytical sensitivity using a simple, pain-free first-void urine specimen collected in privacy.
Sample Type: First-catch urine (20–30 mL)
Preparation: Hold urine for minimum 1–2 hours
Turnaround Time: 24 to 48 Hours
Collection: Home collection kit or walk-in lab
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is a PCR (NAAT) test preferred over bacterial culture or urine routine for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea?
Nucleic Acid Amplification Tests (NAAT / PCR) are recognized by the CDC and Koneman's Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology (Ch. 11) as the gold standard. Chlamydia trachomatis is an obligate intracellular bacterium that does not grow on standard culture media. A routine urine analysis only shows non-specific pus cells, while PCR directly amplifies and detects the bacterial DNA with >98% sensitivity.
How should I collect the first-catch urine sample?
Do not urinate for at least 1 to 2 hours before sample collection. When providing the sample, collect the very first 20 to 30 mL of urine that exits into the sterile container. Do NOT clean with antiseptic wipes beforehand, and do NOT provide a midstream sample, as the goal is to wash the infected urethral cells into the cup.
Can this urine test detect Chlamydia or Gonorrhea in my throat or rectum?
No. A urine test ONLY evaluates the urinary tract. If you engaged in oral or receptive anal intimacy, pharyngeal or rectal infections will be completely missed by a urine test. Per CDC guidelines, site-specific throat or rectal swabs are required for extragenital exposure.