Sample: Urine or swab
Results: 24 hours
Results in 24 hours. Collection follows test-specific sample instructions. Processed in a CAP-accredited lab. One discreet PCR test that checks for eight of the most common sexually transmitted infections, covering both bacterial and viral causes. A practical first step if you want broad peace of mind without booking several separate tests.
• Chlamydia trachomatis
• Herpes simplex virus type I
• Herpes simplex virus type II
• Mycoplasma genitalium
• Mycoplasma hominis
• Neisseria gonorrhoeae
• Ureaplasma parvum
• Ureaplasma urealyticum
• Testing performed using PCR
It screens eight pathogens by PCR: Chlamydia trachomatis, HSV-1, HSV-2, Mycoplasma genitalium, Mycoplasma hominis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Ureaplasma parvum, and Ureaplasma urealyticum.
The listed method is PCR, which detects DNA.
The product lists urine or a swab, with collection by a nurse.
HIV and syphilis are not listed among the eight pathogens in this panel.
The listed turnaround time for the 8 Pathogen STD Panel is 24 hours.