The introduction of molecular techniques, such as PCR technology, offers a superior route of pathogen detection with up to 100% specificity and 99% sensitivity. MDL offers a number of assays for detection of multiple pathogens associated with urological and sexually transmitted diseases. The unrivaled sensitivity and specificity of the PCR method in detecting infectious agents provides the clinician with an accurate, non-invasive, rapid means of diagnosis with a turnaround time of 48-72 hours. This valuable diagnostic tool will assist the clinician with diagnosis, early detection, patient stratification, drug prescription and prognosis. No refrigeration or freezing of specimen is required. Order one pathogen or all the pathogens listed below from the . Specimen is stable for 5 days after collection.
 
Urine Testing by PCR
(male urine specimens only)
551     Candida albicans by Real-Time PCR
576     Candida dubliniensis by Real-Time PCR
559     Candida glabrata by Real-Time PCR
566     Candida krusei by Real-Time PCR
558     Candida parapsilosis by Real-Time PCR
557     Candida tropicalis by Real-Time PCR
574     Candida utilis by Real-Time PCR
105     Chlamydia trachomatis by Real-Time PCR
554     Cryptococcus neoformans by Real-Time PCR
207     Cytomegalovirus (CMV) by Real-Time PCR
141     Escherichia coli by Real-Time PCR
140     HPV Type-Detect by PCR
121     Leukorrhea Panel by Real-Time PCR
           N. gonorrhoeae, C. trachomatis, T. vaginalis
136     Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV)
           by Real-Time PCR
129     Mycoplasma genitalium by Real-Time PCR
130     Mycoplasma hominis by Real-Time PCR
145     Neisseria gonorrhoeae by Real-Time PCR
109     Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia
           trachomatis by Real-Time PCR
138     Polyomavirus BK by Real-Time PCR
139     Polyomavirus JC by Real-Time PCR
111     Trichomonas vaginalis by Real-Time PCR
320     Ureaplasma urealyticum by Real-Time PCR
575     Urogenital Candidiasis Panel
           by Real-Time PCR
           Candida albicans, Candida glabrata,
           Candida parapsilosis, Candida tropicalis
131     Urogenital Mycoplasma Panel
           by Real-Time PCR
           Mycoplasma genitalium, Mycoplasma hominis
134     Urogenital Mycoplasma & Ureaplasma
           Panel by Real-Time PCR
           Mycoplasma genitalium, Mycoplasma hominis,
           Ureaplasma urealyticum
 
Collecting samples with
Simple 1-2-3 Process
Step 1. Urine collection should be at least one hour between voids. This collection device has been validated for males only.
Step 2. The patient my void directly on the sponge swab or collect a urine sample in a urine container. Dip the swab into the urine container.
Step 3. Place the swab into the vial and tightly cap the vial. For packaging and shipping instructions, please refer to MDL's catalog of services.
 
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