What is the Gonorrhea NAAT test price in Kathmandu?

The price for the Neisseria gonorrhoeae NAAT (Nucleic Acid Amplification Test) is Rs 6,000 at Apollo Diagnostic Center, Basundhara Chowki, Kathmandu.

Why is a NAAT test better than a Gram's stain for Gonorrhea?

While Gram's stain works only for symptomatic men with active pus, NAAT provides over 99% accuracy for both symptomatic and asymptomatic patients, works on urine samples, and is essential for female testing.

When will I receive my Gonorrhea NAAT test result?

If sample collection occurs before 1:00 PM at our Kathmandu lab, results are dispatched confidentially on the Same Day.

Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT / PCR)

Neisseria gonorrhoeae NAAT Test in Kathmandu

Apollo Diagnostic Center provides advanced NAAT (Nucleic Acid Amplification Testing) for Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Automated DNA amplification guarantees conclusive detection without painful urethral swabs, delivering same-day clarity for both acute and asymptomatic infections.

Official Lab Price NPHL A-Grade Lab

Rs 6,000

Includes molecular DNA extraction, amplification, and confidential digital delivery.

Reports In: Same Day (if sample received before 1:00 PM)

Strict Patient Confidentiality

* Turnaround Time applies to Lab Visits. Home/Hotel Collection requires extra processing time.

Book Test Online Hotline: 9801358872

About Gonorrhea

Gonorrhea is caused by the Gram-negative bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It targets mucosal surfaces including the urethra, cervix, rectum, and pharynx. Left untreated, Gonorrhea can disseminate into the bloodstream causing septic arthritis, chronic pelvic inflammatory disease in females, and painful epididymitis in males.

Testing Window Period

Gonorrhea replicates rapidly compared to other STDs:

Earliest Detection 5 Days post-exposure

Optimal Window 14 Days post-exposure

*If symptoms (like pus discharge) are actively visible, testing can be conducted immediately.

Symptom Timeframe

Symptoms often manifest quickly, within 2 to 14 days:

In Men:

Thick yellowish or green urethral pus
Intense burning during urination
Swollen or painful testicles

In Women:

Increased vaginal discharge
Painful urination
Intermenstrual bleeding

*Women often mistake early Gonorrhea for a minor bladder infection.

Sample Requirement & Preparation

Non-invasive first-catch urine or swab specimen.

Men: First-Catch Urine (No Painful Swab)

Do not urinate for at least 1 to 2 hours before visiting the lab. Collect the very first 20 to 30 ml of urine in the sterile container.

Women: Vaginal Swab or Urine

Vaginal swab provides the highest sensitivity. Do not use vaginal douching or creams 24 hours prior.

Why NAAT (PCR) Over Gram's Stain?

While a Gram's stain (Rs 1,000) is rapid for acute symptomatic males with active discharge, NAAT Testing (Rs 6,000) is required for complete clinical reliability:

Clinical Feature	Gram's Stain Microscopy (Rs 1,000)	Gonorrhea NAAT / PCR (Rs 6,000)
Sensitivity in Symptomatic Men	High (~95%)	> 99%
Sensitivity in Asymptomatic Men	Low (Fails to detect)	> 99%
Accuracy in Women	Unreliable (Normal flora confuses test)	> 99% (Definitive)
Collection Method	Invasive urethral swab scraping	Non-invasive First-catch Urine

Confidential Treatment Protocol

Partnered Care at Derma Clinic

Because Gonorrhea strains can exhibit antimicrobial resistance, immediate evidence-based antibiotic therapy is essential. We are officially partnered with Derma Clinic in Basundhara Chowki, where Dr. Utsav Sharma, Senior Consultant Venereologist, provides confidential, personalized clinical treatment following your test results.

Book Test Online