title: Laboratory identification of sexually transmitted diseases.
abstract: Laboratory methods are used for the rapid identification of nine sexually transmitted diseases. Some problems are inherent in those methods. Alternate approaches can be used in the laboratory.
mesh_terms: D002181:Candidiasis, Vulvovaginal / Q000175:diagnosis; D002602:Chancroid / Q000175:diagnosis; D002690:Chlamydia Infections / Q000175:diagnosis; D019411:Clinical Laboratory Techniques; D005260:Female; D006194:Gardnerella vaginalis; D006069:Gonorrhea / Q000175:diagnosis; D006100:Granuloma Inguinale / Q000175:diagnosis; D006192:Haemophilus Infections / Q000175:diagnosis; D006558:Herpes Genitalis / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013048:Specimen Handling; D013587:Syphilis / Q000175:diagnosis; D014245:Trichomonas Infections / Q000175:diagnosis; D014627:Vaginitis / Q000175:diagnosis