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MEDICAL LABORATORY TESTS

STDs (Rectal Swab) Test

Synonyms

STDs”,” venereal disease

Purpose

STDs (Rectal Swab) Test is conducted to detect pathogens causing sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). It’s used to diagnose STDs.

Patient Preparation

No special preparations are required.

Samples

One Rectal swab collected in a Vial with PreservCyt solution. The specimen is best obtained as soon as possible after the patient arises and prior to defecation or bathing. Maintain specimen at room temperature or refrigerate (2°C to 30°C).

Reference Range

Negative/Normal

Results Turnaround

7 – 21 days after receipt of samples.

Diseases / Diagnostic indicators

A positive culture shows a microbial infection which is associated with syphilis”,” genital warts”,” Chlamydia”,” rectal gonorrhea”,” and HPV infection.