Specimen from the STD clinics and Gynaecology Department are received for screening for the reproductive tract infection (RTI) or the bacterial STDs. The direct smears for Bacterial Vaginosis or vaginitis are screened. Microscopy and cultures for N. gonorrhoeae and the antibiotic resistance monitoring is undertaken. Besides the semen specimen are cultured in case any bacterial infection are suspected. PCR for N. gonorrhoeae and C. trachomatis for uro-genital and extra-genital samples is also available. Culture for T. vaginalis is also available.
List of investigations available:
| S.No. | Test name | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Gram’s stain for GNDC | Urethral Swab / Discharge |
| Endocervical swab / Discharge | ||
| Rectal swab | ||
| Oro pharyngeal swab | ||
| 2. | Gram’s stain for Nugents scoring | Vaginal Discharge/swab |
| 3. | Culture and AST forNeisseria gonorrhoeae | Urethral Swab / Discharge |
| Endocervical swab / Discharge | ||
| Rectal swab | ||
| Oro pharyngeal swab | ||
| 4. | Routine Bacterial Culture and Susceptibility testing | EPS |
| Semen | ||
| HVS | ||
| Vaginal discharge | ||
| Endometrial aspirate | ||
| 5. | Culture forTrichomonas vaginalis | Vaginal discharge /swab |
| Urethral Discharge/swab | ||
| Urine | ||
| 6. | PCR forNeisseria gonorrhoeae | Urethral Swab / Discharge |
| Endocervical swab / Discharge | ||
| Rectal swab | ||
| Oro pharyngeal swab | ||
| 7. | PCR forChlamydia trachomatis | Urethral Swab / Discharge |
| Endocervical swab / Discharge | ||
| Rectal swab | ||
| Oro pharyngeal swab |
