Can I get more info on oral gonorrhea testing?

[DumbDecisions2017]

It's been 2 years since Ive done anything orally, but my throat has been red for a long time and I have intermittent sore throats.  I'm afraid I may have an undiagnosed oral infection.

I tested in 2018 using MyLab box Gonorrhea and Chlamydia test because no one in my area offered swab testing.  However, this test is for the vaginal area but I swabbed my throat instead.  Anyways, Mylab now offers an expensive 3 site test but I only need the oral test however they're telling me I need the 3 site to test orally.  

Does an oral gonorrhea test look for different strains than a vaginal swab gonorrhea test?

Do you all know if any other reliable oral gonorrhea home testing?

[DumbDecisions2017]

I booked an appointment with a GYN.  I've been to many doctors.  The ENT said I have LPR but the redness freaks me out.  I actually got orally swabbed at my GYN in August of 2018 when I got a pap smear, but somehow I wonder if they only tested the vaginal swab.

[auntiejessi]

Why don't you call and find out? Save yourself a visit and another swab and see if they ran the oral swab. If they did, and it was negative, you can put this to rest. :)

[auntiejessi]

I agree. It's unlikely that you'd have oral gonorrhea for so long without it getting worse, but something is happening - maybe allergies, maybe something else - but it's time for a doctor to check it out.

The oral and genital gonorrhea aren't different strains, but the tests are run differently. If you don't have insurance, and cost is a concern, call your local health department and ask about free or low cost clinics.

[DragonPulse]

Of course, when different tests are offered for different parts of the body, they are meant to be used for the designated area. I strongly discourage people from testing on their own at home. I recommend you to go to your doctor and do it there. Any gonorrhea test will be accurate 3 weeks after the exposure.