The SDPHL offers testing of select sexually transmitted infections and bloodborne pathogens. STIs often have no symptoms but can cause serious long-term health problems. It is important to screen sexually active individuals to prevent person-to-person spread of these infections.
Bloodborne pathogens include HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C. The CDC estimates there are approximately 18 million workers in the healthcare industry, many of whom are at risk for occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Bloodborne pathogens are transmitted via accidental needlesticks, contact between broken skin and infected body fluids, and contact between mucous membranes and infected body fluids.
Please refer to our service manual for a complete list of tests offered, testing algorithms, and miscellaneous information about testing.
Medical Laboratory Submission Form Medical Microbiology Service Manual Quick Reference Guide for Sample Type and Shipping Conditions Order Medical Testing Supplies Laboratory Fee Schedule
STI and Bloodborne Pathogen Testing Menu
Code: GPB
Method: Amplified RNA
Specimen: Endocervical, male urethral, urine, throat, rectal, vaginal, liquid pap solution
Turnaround: 1-2 business days
Transport: Ship at 2-8° C. Vaginal, cervical, liquid Pap solution, throat, rectal, or male urethral swabs must be submitted in Hologic Aptima2 collection kit. Urine must be transferred into Hologic specimen transport tubes within 24 hours of collection.
Shipping: Ship as category B
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Code: HAV
Method: Chemiluminescence immunoassay
Specimen: Serum only
Turnaround: 3-5 business days
Transport: Ship at 2-8° C for up to 7 days or frozen at <-20° C
Shipping: Ship as category B
Code: HAM
Method: Chemiluminescence immunoassay
Specimen: Serum or Plasma
Turnaround: 3-5 business days
Transport: Ship at 2-8° C for up to 7 days or frozen at <-20° C
Shipping: Ship as category B
Code: HAP
Method: Chemiluminescence immunoassay
Specimen: Serum or Plasma
Turnaround: 3-5 business days
Transport: Ship at 2-8° C for up to 6 days or frozen at <-20° C
Shipping: Ship as category B
Code: HBD
Method: Chemiluminescence immunoassay
Specimen: Serum or Plasma
Turnaround: 3-5 business days
Transport: Ship at 2-8° C for up to 6 days or frozen at <-20° C
Shipping: Ship as category B
Code: HBC
Method: Chemiluminescence immunoassay
Specimen: Serum or Plasma
Turnaround: 3-5 business days
Transport: Ship at 2-8° C for up to 6 days or frozen at <-20° C
Shipping: Ship as category B
Code: VCM
Method: Chemiluminescence immunoassay
Specimen: Serum or Plasma
Turnaround: 3-5 business days
Transport: Ship at 2-8° C for up to 6 days or frozen at <-20° C
Shipping: Ship as category B
Code: VHC
Method: Chemiluminescence immunoassay
Specimen: Serum or Plasma
Turnaround: 3-5 business days
Transport: Ship at 2-8° C for up to 6 days or frozen at <-20° C
Shipping: Ship as category B
Code: VHG or VSG (Post Vaccination Screen)
Method: Chemiluminescence immunoassay
Specimen: Serum or Plasma
Turnaround: 3-5 business days
Transport: Ship at 2-8° C for up to 6 days or frozen at <-20° C
Shipping: Ship as category B
Code: VSB
Method: Chemiluminescence immunoassay
Specimen: Serum or Plasma
Turnaround: 3-5 business days
Transport: Ship at 2-8° C for up to 6 days or frozen at <-20° C
Shipping: Ship as category B
Code: HCV
Method: Chemiluminescence immunoassay
Specimen: Serum or Plasma
Turnaround: 3-5 business days
Transport: Ship at 2-8° C for up to 6 days or frozen at <-20° C
Shipping: Ship as category B
Additional: Positive results will be confirmed with the HCV RNA Quantitative Assay
Code: HCVQ
Method: Transcription-Mediated Amplification
Specimen: Serum or EDTA plasma, separated from cells within 6 hours of collection
Turnaround: 5-7 business days
Transport: Plasma or serum shipped at 2-8° C for up to 5 days or frozen at <-20°C
Shipping: Ship as category B
Code: HSV
Method: PCR
Specimen: Acute and convalescent serum or CSF
Cutaneous or mucocutaneous swab of the lesion
Turnaround: 1-3 business days
Transport: Ship at 2-8° C in less than 72 hours of collection; or frozen at <-20° C
Shipping: Ship as category B
Code: HIV
Method: Chemiluminescence immunoassay - 4th Generation Ag/Ab Combo Assay
Specimen: Serum or Plasma (EDTA and heparin)
Turnaround: 1-3 business days
Transport: Ship at 2-8° C for up to 7 days or frozen at <-20° C
Shipping: Ship as category B
Additional: Positive results will be confirmed with the Geenius HIV-1/HIV-2 Supplemental Assay
Code: GPB
Method: Amplified RNA
Specimen: Endocervical, male urethral, urine, rectal, throat, vaginal, liquid pap solution
Turnaround: 1-2 business days
Transport: Ship at 2-8° C. Vaginal, cervical, liquid Pap solution, throat, rectal, or male urethral swabs must be submitted in Hologic Aptima2 collection kit. Urines must be transferred into Hologic specimen transport tubes within 24 hours of collection.
Shipping: Ship as category B
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Code: RPR
Method: Charcoal Agglutination
Specimen: Serum, positive specimens will be confirmed with the TPA
Turnaround: 1-3 business days
Transport: Ship at 2-8° C for up to 5 days or <-20° C
Shipping: Ship as category B
Code: TPA
Method: Particle Agglutination
Specimen: Serum
Turnaround: 1-5 business days
Transport: Ship at 2-8° C for up to 5 days or <-20° C
Shipping: Ship as category B
Contact
For more information, please contact the Serology Laboratory at 605-773-3368