Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Testing
STIs refer to a group of infections commonly found in both men and women, affecting the urinary tract, genitals, or vaginal canal. These infections are caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi and may present with symptoms such as abnormal discharge, itching, swelling, or burning during urination or may show no symptoms at all.
How do these infections occur?
- Sexual contact (Sexually Transmitted Infections)
- Poor genital hygiene / Douching
- Weakened immune system
- Recurring infection from residual bacteria in the body
Why should you get tested?
- Many infected individuals show no symptoms
- Early detection reduces risk of complications such as infertility or transmission to partners
- Results help guide medical consultation and treatment
Our testing technology
- PCR Hybridization on DNA Microarray Chip
- More than 98% accuracy
- Uses probes to detect specific genetic sequences of pathogens directly
- Capable of detecting even small amounts of organisms in the sample
- Accepts samples from urogenital swab, urine, and rectal swab (as appropriate per physician's assessment)
List of Detected Pathogens (29 Targets)
Bacterial Group
- Chlamydia trachomatis
- Ureaplasma urealyticum
- Mycoplasma genitalium
- Mycoplasma hominis
- Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Treponema pallidum
- Gardnerella vaginalis
- Group B Streptococcus
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Escherichia coli
- Enterobacter cloacae
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Proteus mirabilis
- Haemophilus ducreyi
- Enterococcus faecium
- Klebsiella pneumoniae
- Bacteroides fragilis
- Enterococcus faecalis
- Atopobium vaginae
Viral Group
- Herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1)
- Herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2)
Fungal Group
- Candida albicans
- Candida glabrata
- Candida krusei
- Candida tropicalis
- Candida parapsilosis
- Aspergillus spp.
- Meyerozyma guilliermondii
Parasitic Group
- Trichomonas vaginalis
The full list of detected organisms will be included in the test report.
Sample Collection Precautions
- Refrain from sexual intercourse, douching, or using vaginal suppositories 24–48 hours before sample collection
- Do not collect samples during menstruation
- Samples must be submitted within the following timeframes:
- Urogenital swab: within 5 days; refrigerate at ≤ 8°C if not submitted immediately
- Urine: within 3 days; refrigerate at ≤ 8°C if not submitted immediately
- Rectal swab: Refrigerated at ≤ 8°C and submitted within 24 hours
What You Will Receive
- Official laboratory test report
- Document with QR code for result verification
- List of pathogens "Detected" or "Not Detected"
- Sample quality and DNA quality assessment
- Results can be used to support clinical diagnosis and treatment
Our laboratory is responsible solely for analysis and reporting. We do not provide medical consultation or prescribe medication.