3120. Package # 150 (PCR. Diagnosis of urogenital infections in urine)

Package No. 150 is a non-invasive urine PCR test to detect pathogens of the main sexually transmitted infections: Chlamydia trachomatis, Mycoplasma genitalium, Mycoplasma hominis, Ureaplasma spp., Trichomonas vaginalis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

A comprehensive test for the early diagnosis of urogenital infections, performed using real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The biospecimen is the first portion of morning urine, allowing for painless, non-invasive, and highly sensitive detection of pathogen DNA, even with minimal viral/bacterial load.

The package tests for:

• Chlamydia trachomatis – the causative agent of chlamydia, often causing asymptomatic infections and infertility;
• Mycoplasma genitalium – the most pathogenic mycoplasma, causing urethritis, cervicitis, and pelvic inflammatory disease;
• Ureaplasma species – opportunistic pathogens causing urethritis, prostatitis, and sperm abnormalities;
• Trichomonas vaginalis – the causative agent of trichomoniasis, one of the most common STIs;
• Neisseria gonorrhoeae is the classic causative agent of gonorrhea.

Advantages of the kit:

• non-invasive (urine sample);
• high sensitivity and specificity of PCR;
• detection of multiple pathogens in a single sample.

Preparation: Collect the first portion of morning urine in a sterile container. It is recommended to refrain from genital hygiene before collecting the urine and from sexual intercourse for 24 hours prior to the test.

For women and men:

• with symptoms of genitourinary infections (burning, itching, discharge, pain during urination or intercourse);
• if an STI is suspected (the partner has been diagnosed with an infection);
• if the disease is asymptomatic – as a screening measure for young people under 25 or before planning a pregnancy;
• before starting treatment or to monitor the effectiveness of therapy.

For women, it is also recommended for:

• menstrual irregularities;
• cervical inflammation, endometritis, erosions;
• diagnosis of infertility or miscarriage.

For men, it is also recommended for:

• prostatitis;
• ejaculatory disorders;
• abnormal sperm count.

• Urine