Table of Contents
- Overview
- Results
- Risks
- Prevention
Culture of urethral discharge; Genital exudate culture; Culture - genital discharge or exudate
Normal Values
A negative culture, or no growth appearing in the culture, is normal.
What abnormal results mean
Abnormal results can indicate infection within the genital system. These infections can include gonorrhea or chlamydia.
See also:
Chlamydial urethritis, male - Chronic urethritis
- Gonococcemia (disseminated)
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Urethral discharge culture Risks
Review Date: 09/08/2009
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of
Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of
Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director,
A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
