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Accuracy and PCR inhibitors in Various Sample Types
PCR inhibitors are one of the most common causes of false negative results in pathogen detection. This is especially true with assays that are sold commercially such as Direct PCR . For the PCR amplification and detection to work, PCR inhibitors must be removed and/or...
Ringworm and Fungal Nail Infections
What it is Ringworm (tinea) is a common fungal infection of the hair (tinea capitis), skin, or nails (onychomycosis). It gets its name from the ring-shaped, itchy, red rash it causes on skin. Ringworm is more common on certain parts of the body. Ringworm on the feet...
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Sexually Transmitted Infections: Incidence and Prevalence
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Hepatitis C Testing : Why and how often ?
Hepatitis C is increasing dramatically in the United States, particularly among younger adults, and 4 in 10 people don’t even know they have it. Hepatitis C is usually spread through blood, often from injection drug use. Less commonly, hepatitis C is spread through...
Performance Evaluation Data of Herpes simplex virus 1 and 2
S.No:Pathogen (Source Strain)Cq value Cq value Cq value Cq value Mean Standard Deviation 1.HSV Type 1, Strain: MacIntyre , 20 copies per reaction36.7336.0336.2736.0136.260.292.HSV Type 2, Strain: MS , 20 copies...
Performance Evaluation Data of Bacteria, Fungi and Parasites Tests
S.No:Pathogen (Source Strain)Cq value Day 1Cq value Day 2Cq value Day 3Cq value Day 3 (1/10 dilution)Cq value Day 4Cq value Day 5 1.C. albicans (ATCC 10231TM)...
My Brush with Chlamydia
The last twenty-four hours were a blur. I arrived in Des Plaines with my work bag in hand, ready to make the most of the all-expenses-paid work convention. But I had a little time to myself before having to immerse myself in networking and presentations. The bottom...
STD/STI testing recommendations
STD/STI Screening All adults and adolescents from ages 13 to 64 should be tested at least once for HIV. All sexually active women younger than 25 years should be tested for gonorrhea and chlamydia every year. Women 25 years and older with risk factors such...
Performance Evaluation Data for STD/STI 3-Panel PCR Tests(CT,NG,TV )
Performance Evaluation Data shows accuracy, reproducibility, analytical specificity and analytical sensitivity Note: Only some of the data are shown here. ATCC = American Type Culture Collection Accuracy Known samples that had previously been tested with FDA approved...
Chlamydia Treatment
"Chlamydia can be easily cured with antibiotics. " (1) Chlamydia Treatment- Things to Know Choice of antibiotics and dosage for Chlamydia treatment will depend on several factors such as pregnancy, allergy , age etc. Persons with chlamydia should abstain from sexual...
PCR: The New Approach to UTI Infection
A urinary tract infection is a horrible experience, so the sooner your doctor can identify and cure it, the better. New tests are now available to pinpoint and eradicate the uropathogens that are making you miserable. What is a UTI? Urinary tract infections cause...
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We offer STI testing for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Trichomonas, HIV 1 & 2, Herpes 1 & 2 and Syphilis.