Multiplex Laborexpres 1 - sexual infections

General information:

Molecular - genetic analysis (Real time PCR) for the presence of 4 bacterial pathogens in the genital system:

• Mycoplasma hominis
• Mycoplasma genitalium
• Ureaplasma urealyticum
• Ureaplasma parvum
• Treponema pallidum
• Neisseria gonorrhoeae
• Trichomonas vagoinalis
• Gardnerella vaginalis

The listed pathogens cause diseases of the genital system. They often do not cause acute complaints. When the immune system declines, however, they are activated. This can happen long after the infection, after a stressful period, a cold, when sick. All are sexually transmitted.

Sample required:

Type of material: cervical swab, vaginal swab, urine, urethral swab, ejaculate.

Secretions: the collected secretion is placed in the liquid PCR transport medium by a doctor. The excess pad is removed using scissors, leaving the dacron part of the pad in the medium. Up to 8 hours at (18-25°C). Exception: secretion collected with a dry swab and delivered to the laboratory in the same day soon after collection.

Ejaculate: Sexual abstinence 3 days before giving material for analysis. Preliminary hygiene of the penis and hands is performed. The ejaculate is separated into a sterile container. The container is tightly closed without touching the inner surface of the vessel and the cap. It is recommended that the ejaculate be examined before starting antibacterial therapy.

Urine: Collected in a sterile container. Store and transport at (2-8°C) up to 24 hours. Requirements for collection: First stream of first morning urine without a toilet.

Key words:

chlamydia, mycoplasma, ureaplsama