Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Panel
4 days
Real-Time Multiplex PCR
Pathogens included (13): Chlamydia trachomatis, Ureaplasma parvum, Trichomonas vaginalis, Mycoplasma genitalium, Mycoplasma hominis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Ureaplasma urealyticum, Haemophilus ducreyi, Gardnerella vaginalis, Candida albicans, Treponema pallidum, Herpes simplex viruses 1 & 2
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Cut-off 6am
Comprehensive screening for various genital pathogens; general sexual health evaluation and diagnosis.
Urine, Vaginal swab or Cervical cells scrapings
Urine: 2 mL, Vaginal swab: 1 swab, Cervical cells scrapings: 2 mL
Urine: Sterile urine container without preservative or Aptima urine specimen collection tube, Vaginal swab: Aptima swab / Dry swab, Cervical cells scrapings: ThinPrep or Surepath vial
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | Urine and vaginal swab: 7 days |
| Cervical cells scrapings | ThinPrep vial: 6 weeks Surepath vial: 2 weeks |