# Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Pharyngeal Swab, NAA

> This test looks for the genetic material of the bacteria that causes gonorrhea in a sample taken from the back of the throat. It helps identify if this specific sexually transmitted infection is present in the throat, which is important because oral gonorrhea often has no symptoms. Testing helps rule out this bacteria as a cause of throat irritation or confirms status after potential exposure. This test only checks the throat and does not detect infections in other parts of the body or other diseases like chlamydia.

- Labcorp code: 188748
- Category: [Sexual Health](https://app.picardo.health/labs/tests/sexual-health.md)
- Price: shown at checkout, before payment.
- Blood draw: free at a Labcorp location, or $75.00 at home.
- Order link: https://app.picardo.health/labs/order?tests=188748&ref=assistant

## About ordering

A licensed physician reviews every order before any test is run, and results arrive in the person's Picardo account. Ordering is open to adults 18 and over in the US, except New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Massachusetts, Hawaii and Maine. General health information, not medical advice.