Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

There are five main methods for the diagnosis of STDs which include: 1) culture; 2) microscopy; 3) detection of antigens or enzymes; 4) detection of nucleic acid sequences (NAAT); 5) detection of antibodies. Of the five approaches, the assays that provide the most rapid diagnosis, specifically the detection of antibodies by rapid serologic methods, and specific detection of cellular components, including antigens, enzymes, or nucleic acid sequences (especially with amplification), have gained the most acceptance. Meridian offers a broad range of antibodies and antigens, especially for ELISA, Lateral Flow, CLIA, bead-based assays, and IHC.