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From: "Chris ------ <@yahoo.com>
To: <webmaster@stdweb.com>
Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2003 10:31 AM
Subject: Testing procedures
> Dear Dr. Gian:
>
> My girlfriend and I will be using on of your test
> centers for std testing. She insists that the only
> conclusive way to properly test males for certain stds
> is by obtaining a sample from inserting a collection
> instrument into the uretha in the penis. Do you do
> this form of sample collection? Is this true, over
> just blood samples?
>
> Thanks, Chris
>Hi Chris,
I believe you are referring as " certain stds" the following :
Chlamydia,
Gonorrhea and Trichomonas. These are the ones where we use a swab inserted
into the urethra. However today we have also a urine test available for
Chlamydia and Gonorrhea which is widely used and very accurate. It is called
the PCR test and it is done both in males and females. This is what we do.
And we also, of course, do many other tests for STD, such as
HIV, Syphilis,
Herpes, Hepatitis etc. which require instead the taking of blood samples.
Thank for using our testing centers.
Dr. Gian |
From: "John ------" <---idd----@yahoo.com>
To: <webmaster@stdweb.com>
Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2003 1:58 PM
Subject: Question About STD Urine Testing
> Hello,
>
> I recently had a Chlamydia and Gonorrhea test and was
> tested using urine. I was told that I must keep
> at least two hours between going to the bathroom and
> taking the test which I did. In between I drank a
> good amount of water. Is this going to affect my test
> results; drinking all that water I mean? Or is urine
> all the same??
>
> Thanks in advance.
Hello John,
A urine test for Chlamydia and
Gonorrhea is especially appreciated by
men since it avoids inserting a swab into the urethra. The test is very
accurate and sensitive since it utilizes PCR technology and will be not
affected by you drinking water prior to testing. However it is
recommended to produce the first voided specimen in the morning to
improve the detection of bacterial DNA. We tell our Clients not to
urinate within one hour prior to collection and to collect the first 15
to 20 mL of voided urine (using the first part of the stream) in a
plastic, preservative-free sterile urine specimen cup. The urine
specimen is refrigerated immediately at 2 to 8 degrees C (36 to 46
degrees F) and transported to the laboratory on wet ice within 24 hours.
Our lab uses the Amplicor(R) Chlamydia/ Gonorrhea Test manufactured by
Roche Diagnostics.
Women, and men, often have Chlamydia and Gonorrhea, two of the most
common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), for months or years without
even knowing it. If left untreated, both diseases can have devastating
long-term health effects, such as, for women, Pelvic Inflammatory
Disease (PID), increased risks associated with infertility and HIV-1
disease, and for men, complications such as extreme pain upon urination.
Since both of these STDs can be easily treated with a single dose of
oral
medication once detected, it makes good sense to be tested early on,
particularly if you suspect you or your partner might be at risk.
Wish you well.
Dr. Gian |
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From: Li------girl4@aol.com
Date: Friday, November 07, 2003 8:49:36 PM
To: webmaster@stdweb.com
Subject: (no subject)
i had unprotected sex a few times with my boyfriend to make a long story
short now his ex is saying he gave her gonnorrhea i have no symptons nor
dfoes he it would of been about 8 months ago that he had been exposed
does it usually take that long for symptons to show?
-------Original Message-------
From: Li-------girl4@aol.com
Date: Monday, November 10, 2003 12:16:49 AM
To: webmaster@stdweb.com
Subject: should i get tested?
Dr. i have been in a relationship since march of this year my boyfriend
had seen a girl before me the last time they had sex was in january.
just a few days ago she said she had gonnorrhea and claims he gave it to
her is it possible she has had this since january? he doesnt have any
symptons and neither do i would the disease live that long without
showing symptons? its been its been 9 months since they had sex.what are
the symptons? and is there a home test for this? thank you
l
Hi Li,
claims are claims. A claim may be an orienting behavior or a judgment.
Which one do you think it is? Was he the one who gave the infection to
her? Possible but very unlikely since both of you have been symptoms
free. Home test for Gonorrhea. Yes, you can get one of the Kit from STDWeB.com and collect your and your boyfriend urine and ship it to our
Lab. This test is highly sensitive and specific for both GC (Gonorrhea)
and Chlamydia.
Happy New Year.
Dr. Gian |
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