Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD)

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD)

The STD Division provides routine and confirmatory testing for many common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Methods include nucleic acid amplification tests, multiplex immunoassays, flocculation, and particle agglutination. Acceptable specimen types and submission guidance are located in The Analytes Offered by BCL.

Chlamydia trachomatis/Neisseria gonorrhea/Trichomonas vaginalis (CT/GC/TV) Section

The CT/GC/TV Section performs testing for Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhea, and Trichomonas vaginalis using a single specimen to conduct nucleic acid amplification tests (NAAT) on the Hologic Panther System. Specimens must be collected using a Hologic Aptima collection kit. Collection kits can be requested using the BCL Requisition for Containers and Kits form.

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Serology Section

The HIV section screens for HIV using a multiplex flow immunoassay for the simultaneous qualitative detection and differentiation of HIV-1 p24 antigen, HIV-1 (group M and O) antibodies, and HIV-2 antibodies. Reactive specimens are automatically retested and reflexed to a supplementary confirmatory test. Based on previous test results, a HIV 1-RNA test will be performed.

Syphilis Serology Section

The Syphilis Section uses the reverse algorithm for testing specimens. The screening procedure is a multiplex flow immunoassay for qualitative detection of total (IgG/IgM) antibodies to Treponema pallidum. A flocculation card test is used for detecting and titering non-treponemal reagin antibodies. If necessary, specimens will be tested using a second treponemal test, the Treponema pallidum - Particle Agglutination (TP-PA) assay.

Contact

STD Laboratory
(334) 290-3210 

STD
(334) 213-2852    

AIDS and HIV
(334) 213-2838