women's health
Vaginal Pathogen Panel:
Between 6 and 10 million health care visits in the United States by women are related to symptoms of vaginitis. Traditional methods of vaginitis diagnosis have been inaccurate. Here at Mega Lab-Health Care we perform nucleic acid amplification testing, which is the most up-to-date technology for the diagnosis of vaginal pathogens. Studies have shown that using a vaginal panel assay demonstrated higher sensitivity for detection compared to the traditional methods of detection, while maintaining a comparable specificity. [1]- Here are some of the signs and symptoms an individual may experience with a vaginal tract infection:
- Unusual vaginal discharge
- Itching or irritation
- Painful urination
- Pain during intercourse
Between 6 and 10 million health care visits in the United States by women are related to symptoms of vaginitis. Traditional methods of vaginitis diagnosis have been inaccurate. Here at Mega Lab-Health Care we perform nucleic acid amplification testing, which is the most up-to-date technology for the diagnosis of vaginal pathogens. Studies have shown that using a vaginal panel assay demonstrated higher sensitivity for detection compared to the traditional methods of detection, while maintaining a comparable specificity. [1]
- 5 most common pathogens associated with vaginal tract infections:
- Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia trachomatis, Trichomonas vaginalis, BVAB2, Candida albicans
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