The STI -9 panel* is the most powerful STI screen we have available and aids in the evaluation of samples for nine (9) pathogens. These are Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Mycoplasma genitalium, Trichomonas vaginalis, Gardnerella vaginalis, Ureaplasma urealyticum, Ureaplasma parvum and Herpes Simplex Virus 1 (HSV1) and Herpes Simplex Virus 2 (HSV2). This test is highly complex and screens for the most common STI’s. This is the best screen that we have and also the best value. The screen takes the guess work out of the hands of the physician and gives him the most comprehensive tool for detection of the pathogens that may be the cause of the patient problems. This test does not differentiate between Ureaplasma urealyticum and Ureaplasma parvum nor does it do so for Herpes Simplex Virus 1 (HSV1) and Herpes Simplex Virus 2 (HSV2). If detected in this panel differentiation should be performed separately.
The test uses is a highly multiplexed Real Time PCR technique which after extraction of the DNA of the pathogen enables more copies of it to be made in a reaction tube. The system will then tell you whether each of the nine or in combination is present or absent based on whether DNA amplification occurs.
The test sample is a urine sample or an endocervical swab.
The turnaround time for this test is 3 – 5 business days. Turnaround times begins when samples get to our facility.
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