SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS
Sexually Transmitted Infections Testing
Infectious Diseases are disease caused by biological agents, which can be transmitted to others, and can include viral, bacterial, and fungal organisms. If left undiagnosed and untreated, these diseases can lead to severe sickness. At Gravity Diagnostics, we test for 38 of these organisms that target the upper respiratory, as well as sexually transmitted infections. And with an industry leading turn-around-time, the patient is able to get the specific treatment they need in a timely manner.
Sexually Transmitted Infections Panel
Sexually transmitted infections have been on the rise for the past three years. Oftentimes, patients are asymptomatic resulting in under-diagnoses and continual spreading of these diseases. Advanced diagnostic testing allows for the rapid detection of multiple STIs from either a swab or urine sample to quickly identify if patients are in need of treatment.
- Sexually Transmitted Infections have increased the past three years
- Asymptomatic patients can spread pathogens creating a need for screening
- Testing is performed using Real-Time PCR Technology, reducing the number of false negatives you may see with other methods
- Testing is non-invasive, using an e-swab or urine for collection
- Industry leading turn-around times
- Personalized and easy to read reports
Our Methodologies for Sexually Transmitted Infections Testing
RT-PCR (STI)
Qualitative reverse transcription PCR (RT-PCR) is a molecular technique used to detect and analyze RNA expression. The methodology typically involves the following steps:
- RNA Extraction: Total RNA is isolated from a biological sample using a KingFisher Flex.
- Reverse Transcription: The extracted RNA is reverse transcribed into complementary DNA (cDNA) using the enzyme reverse transcriptase, typically with a primer that binds to the RNA template.
- PCR Amplification: The cDNA is then subjected to polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification using specific primers that target the gene of interest.
- Detection: Amplified DNA is analyzed through our Quant Studios, to confirm the presence or absence of the target sequence, indicating the presence of the RNA in the original sample.
Qualitative RT-PCR provides qualitative data on the presence or absence of specific RNA molecules, which we use for pathogen detection.