Which laboratory test is considered adequate for an accurate and reliable diagnosis of gonococcal urethritis in a symptomatic male?

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The gram stain technique is considered adequate for an accurate and reliable diagnosis of gonococcal urethritis in a symptomatic male. It allows the visualization of the characteristic gram-negative intracellular diplococci which are almost always indicative of Neisseria gonorrhoeae, the causative agent of gonococcal urethritis. LCR and PCR are also sensitive and specific methods for detecting N. gonorrhoeae, but may not be as readily available as the gram stain technique. DNA testing may not be specific for N. gonorrhoeae and may also detect other organisms.

Which Laboratory Test Is Considered Adequate for an Accurate and Reliable