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
Specimen Collection
Specimens must be delivered as soon as possible to the laboratory or can be kept refrigerated prior to delivery.