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How do you diagnose gonorrhea?

I am a 31 year old male. I think I might have gonorrhea. How do you diagnose gonorrhea?

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Gonorrhea can be diagnosed by testing the urine, urethral (men), or endocervical and vaginal (for women) specimens using nucleic acid amplification testing (NAAT). Also is diagnosed using gonorrhea culture which requires endocervical or urethral swab specimen. Thank you
In a medical facility. Most urgent care places have the materials, or a public health clinic can help.