STD STI Test Sexual Health, 8 in 1 Profile, Home Kit - £79

What is the Scientific Data from the Instrument and Reagent Supplier? 

Accuracy 

The accuracy of a diagnostic STD test is the combination of two factors: sensitivity and specificity. Sensitivity is the test’s ability to confirm positive results, while specificity eliminates negative results. Furthermore, all of our STI tests are validated to a high degree of accuracy – up to 98.5%.

Variables 

Accuracy can be affected by various factors that our lab cannot control. And infection intensity, patient health, and sample quality, such as adherence to the “home sampling” procedure, can all limit the results. Although our tests are extremely sensitive, a poor-quality swab makes it harder to detect the presence of infection, as fewer viral/bacterial particles will be present. However, please carefully consider the information in your sample collection kit to ensure a high-quality sample.

The full Profile

Multiple PCR detection STD tests are carried out to investigate the presence of up to 8 of the most common S and ensure accuracy. And not only will the sample return results for each of these tests separately, but if positive, it will further clarify which strain(s) are detected for HPV or Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV).

Discussing results with your GP

Any diagnosis should be discussed with your healthcare provider. However results from the Medicines Online screening laboratory are intended to be viewed with a patient’s medical history, diet, genetics, lifestyle, and other factors that may influence results, which should be shared with your GP when discussing them.

Positive result

If you receive a positive result, please get in touch with your healthcare provider for treatment. It is also possible to gain a prescription through our website. A positive result indicates the presence of a virus in the body. However, this does not necessarily mean it will manifest in disease symptoms. The HPV types tested for are those linked with a higher risk of cervical cancer and, as such, should be discussed with your healthcare provider.

Negative result

While this is a reassurance, it is important to understand its significance. This means the test did not detect the presence of infection when testing for the variants it is testing for. Infection may still develop after the STI Profile test is taken or have cleared by the time the test was taken. Safe sexual practices can help to mitigate such risks.

The HPV check includes those variants most strongly linked to cervical cancer, but it is unable to detect if you are positive for one of the other 200+ variants.

Infection with HPV is not an indicator of the cytologic high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HSIL) or underlying high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN), nor does it imply that a CIN 2-3 cancer will develop. However most women infected with one or more high-risk HPV types do not develop CIN 2-3 or cancer.

Scientific Data: 

CHLAMYDIA TRACHOMATIS

Technology Method: 

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Limit of Detection:

5 x 10²  IFU/ML

Sensitivity: 

In the kit’s positive and negative reference controls, the positive and negative coincidence rates were 100%.

Specificity: 

No cross-reactivity of the kit between the microorganisms was observed.

Accuracy: 

Precision reference controls were tested 10 times, and the Ct value’s coefficient of variation (CV,%) was no greater than 5%.

Result/Outcome/Range –

Positive/Negative/Inconclusive

Interlaboratory Validation

Yes

Internal Cross-Instrument Comparisons

N/A

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What are the Common Questions?

• What is it?

  • It is a common infection that can cause infection among both men and women and are det4cted using an STD Test Kit

• And How is it spread?

  • It can be spread by having vaginal, anal or oral sex with someone with chlamydia.

• So, if I am pregnant, does an infection affect my baby?

  • If you are pregnant and have it, you can give the infection to your baby during delivery.

• Therefore, how can I reduce my risk of getting infected?

  • If you are sexually active, you can reduce the risk of getting infected by using condoms correctly every time you have sex.

• But what are the symptoms?

  • Often, there are no symptoms, but it can cause serious health problems even without symptoms. However, if symptoms occur, they might appear only several weeks after having sex with a partner who has chlamydia.

• Is there a treatment which can cure the infection?
  

  • So, please consult your GP/healthcare provider for treatment.

• When can I have sex again after my treatment?

  • You should not have sex again until after completing the treatment.

• Can I get it again if I am cured?

  • Yes, if you’ve had it in the past and you’ve been cured, you can still get it again. But this can happen if you have sex without a condom with someone infected.

• How long does it last?

  • It usually does away within 1 to 2 weeks. You should avoid having sex during this time to prevent transmitting the disease.

• What happens if I do not get treated?

  • Untreated chlamydia may increase your chances of getting or giving other infections, including HIV.

Gonorrhoea Questions:

1. What is it?

   • This can cause infection in the genitals, rectum and throat.

2. How is it spread?

   • Moreover, it can be spread by having vaginal, anal or oral sex with someone infected.

3. How can I reduce my risk of getting it?

   • And if you are sexually active, you can reduce the risk of getting it by using condoms correctly every time you have sex.

4. If I am pregnant, does it affect my baby?

   • But if you are pregnant and have it, you can give the infection to your baby during delivery.

5. What are the symptoms?

   • Often, there are no symptoms. But it can cause serious health problems even without symptoms. Symptoms can include an unusual sore. Also, a smelly discharge, burning when peeing or bleeding between periods. And are detected using an STI tests.

6. But is there a treatment which can cure it?

   • The healthcare provider will give the cure to treat it.

7. What happens if I do not get treated?

• • An untreated infection may increase your chances of getting or giving HIV and can cause serious and permanent health problems, including infertility.

1. When can I have sex again after?

   • Therefore, you should wait seven days after completing your treatment.

2. Also, can I get it again if I am cured of it?

   • Yes, you can get infected again. And you can get it from an untreated partner or a new partner.

3. How long does it last?

   • It usually goes away in up to 2 weeks. Also, you should prevent having sex during this time to prevent transmitting the disease.

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