Testing by conventional or Real-Time PCR is offered for a number of sexually transmitted diseases. Testing is performed for three of the most common infections:
• Chlamydia trachomatis - Real Time PCR
• Neisseria gonorrhoeae - Real Time PCR
• Herpes Simplex Virus type II - Conventional PCR
Turnaround time
- 4 days
- Test results are issued on Thursday
- Last sample acceptance is by Tuesday at 09:00 hrs
Specimen Collection
- Cervical swab collected from the cervical canal. Swab can be sent in transport medium;
- Male urethral swab - collected 2 hours post urination. Swab can be sent in transport medium;
- Urine from both males and females. Preferably first morning urine or else the patient will be instructed not to urinate for 2 hours prior to collection.
Specimens must be delivered as soon as possible to the laboratory or can be kept refrigerated prior to delivery.
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