The APTIMA COMBO 2 Assay is a second generation nucleic acid amplification test that uses target capture for in vitro qualitative detection and differentiation of rRNA from CT and GC. The assay uses a family of Gen-Probe’s proven technologies including target capture (TC), Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA) and Dual Kinetic Assay (DKA). This is the same family of technologies used to screen the nation’s blood supply.)
Now that the FDA has cleared this test to be combined with the pap smear it is possible that millions of women could be screening with one test for these hidden dangers.
For extensive information on STD’s from the CDC read here.
Source: New Genetic Pap Smear Can Easily Diagnose Hidden Sexually Transmitted Diseases » docinthemachine
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