Diagnostics
Self-collected samples accurately diagnose chlamydia/gonorrhea in NAATs
Published in Medical Letter on the CDC and FDA, September 25th, 2005
"Nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs), which are highly sensitive and specific, have provided the ability to use alternative sample types for the diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
"Self-collected genital specimens, such as urine or even vaginal swabs, can now be accurately used to diagnose gonorrhea or chlamydia infections," investigators in the United States report.
"In many cases," said researchers, "use of these sample types can decrease the necessity for a clinician to perform a pelvic...
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