Arkansas
Pathology Associates offers Molecular Pathology testing for Herpes Simplex
Virus I/II, Group B Strep, MRSA, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Human Papilloma
Virus. All of our molecular testing is performed utilizing PCR (polymerase
chain reaction), which gives the best sensitivity and specificity available.
We may utilize the ThinPrep® vials for all the above testing except
MRSA. M4 vials and genital swabs may also be used for HSV I/II, Group B
Strep, Chlamydia, and Gonorrhea. MRSA for PCR should be collected in a single
Stuart's Medium Swab. See, Uriprobe, or GenProbe swabs may be used for collection
from genital areas or random urine may be used. See Services
on how to order these swabs or for any questions.
Human Papilloma Virus involves the amplification of highly conserved region
of the genomes of all types of HPVs known to infect the respiratory or genital
tract tissue. This method detects 20 high risk types of HPV, 15 types of
low risk HPV, and 11 types of unclassified risk HPV. This technology utilizes
Cytyc's ThinPrep® vial for Pap smears. See Services
on how to order these supplies or for any questions.
These technologies place Arkansas Pathology Associates on the cutting edge
of molecular pathology testing for these diseases. |
