STD Panel

The STD Panel offers comprehensive screening for common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV, Syphilis, Herpes Simplex Virus, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, and Trichomoniasis. This panel helps in the early detection, diagnosis, and management of STDs to prevent complications and transmission.

Sample type:

Serum and Urine

Preparation:

You do not need to do anything special to prepare for the sample collection. Fasting is not required for this test.

Test type:

In person or via trained mobile phlebotomist

Biomarkers

Hepatitis B Surface AG Screen
GC/Chlamydia
Syphilis IGG/IGM (Improved reverse screening cascade)
Hepatitis B Core AB
Hepatitis C Total AB
Herpes Simplex Virus-1 IGG
Herpes Simplex Virus-2 IGG
HIV 1,2 AG/AB 4th generation (screen) with reflexes
Trichomonas Vaginalis, DNA-PCR

Symptoms or conditions analyzed by this test

The STD Panel analyzes conditions and symptoms associated with common sexually transmitted diseases. These include:

Genital and oral sores
Genital discharge
Pelvic pain
Burning sensation during urination
Rashes
Mucous membrane lesions
Latent infections that may lead to neurological and cardiovascular complications

Specifically, it screens for active Hepatitis B and C infections, acute and chronic HIV infection, and syphilis. It also detects antibodies indicating past or present infections of Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 and 2. The panel identifies asymptomatic and symptomatic infections caused by Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, and Trichomoniasis, helping in early diagnosis and prevention of disease transmission and complications.

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