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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

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Testing by PCR is offered for a number of sexually transmitted diseases. Testing is performed for three of the most common infections:

• Chlamydia trachomatis
• Neisseria gonorrhoeae
• Herpes Simplex Virus type II

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.

Turnaround time

10 days

Test results are issued on Friday

Last sample acceptance is by Wednesday at noon.