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  • Female Sexual Health Testing Packages and Pricing

    You can choose from the following packages tailored for female sexual health testing. Each package includes a specific range of tests: Packages pdf

    Small Package

    • Targets: 4
    • Tests Included:
      • Chlamydia trachomatis
      • Neisseria gonorrhoeae
      • Trichomonas vaginalis
      • Herpes (type 2)
    • Pricing:
      • Standard Price: R1235
      • Urgent Price: R1435

    Medium Package

    • Targets: 9
    • Tests Included:
      • All tests from the Small Package, plus:
        • Ureaplasma urealyticum
        • Ureaplasma parvum
        • Mycoplasma hominis
        • Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Type 1 and Type 2
    • Pricing:
      • Standard Price: R1580
      • Urgent Price: R1980

    Large Female Package

    • Targets: 17
    • Tests Included:

    Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) and Vaginal Microbiome Markers

    1. Atopobium vaginae – Associated with bacterial vaginosis (BV), disrupting vaginal flora.
    2. Bacterial vaginosis-associated bacteria 2 (BVAB2) – A key bacterium linked to BV overgrowth.
    3. Escherichia coli O18 – A strain of E. coli that may cause urinary tract infections (UTIs) and vaginal imbalance.
    4. Gardnerella vaginalis – A common contributor to bacterial vaginosis, leading to discharge and odour.
    5. Lactobacillus spp – Beneficial bacteria that maintain a healthy vaginal microbiome; low levels indicate imbalance.
    6. Mobiluncus spp – Bacteria often associated with BV, indicating vaginal flora disruption.
    7. Mycoplasma genitalium – An STI-causing bacterium linked to urethritis, cervicitis, and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).
    8. Mycoplasma hominis – Normally present in the vagina but can cause infections in some cases.
    9. Neisseria gonorrhoeae – The bacteria responsible for gonorrhoea, a serious STI.
    10. Prevotella bivia – A bacterium linked to BV and PID, contributing to vaginal flora imbalance.
    11. Uncultured Megasphaera spp – A bacterial group associated with bacterial vaginosis.
    12. Ureaplasma urealyticum – A bacterium found in the urogenital tract, sometimes causing urethritis and fertility issues.
    13. Chlamydia trachomatis – A sexually transmitted bacterial infection that can cause genital infections, pelvic inflammatory disease, and fertility complications.

    Viruses

    14. Herpes simplex virus (HSV) – Causes genital and oral herpes, with symptoms like blisters and sores. 15. Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) – A viral infection linked to genital warts and cervical cancer risk.

    Parasites

    16. Trichomonas vaginalis – A parasite that causes trichomoniasis, an STI leading to irritation and discharge.

    Fungal Infections

    17. Candida spp – A fungus that causes yeast infections, leading to itching, discharge, and irritation.
    • Pricing:
      • Standard Price: R1925
      • Urgent Price: R2500

    Extra Large Package (Comprehensive Testing)

    • Targets: 35
    • Tests Included:
      • All tests from the Medium Package, plus:
        • Candida species (e.g., Candida albicans, Candida glabrata, Candida tropicalis)
        • Bacterial Vaginosis pathogens (e.g., Gardnerella vaginalis, Atopobium vaginae)
        • HPV (Human Papillomavirus) high-risk and low-risk strains
        • Syphilis (Treponema pallidum)
        • HIV 1 & 2
        • Hepatitis B and C
        • Additional sexually transmitted infections and vaginal microbiota markers for detailed insights into health status
    • Pricing:
      • Standard Price: R3305
      • Urgent Price: R4205
  • Your gut microbiome is fundamental to your overall health—impacting digestion, immune function, metabolism, and even mental well-being. Using a stool sample with an easy-to-collect method, The Epicentre Gut Health Package comprehensively analyses your gut microbiota, identifying beneficial, neutral, and harmful microbes that influence various health conditions.
  • HPV Testing Packages and Pricing

    You can choose from the following packages tailored for female sexual health testing. Each package includes a specific range of tests: Packages pdf Human Papillomavirus Screening
    • Targets: HPV overview, thus indicating if HPV is present and if it is a high risk strain
    • Pricing:
      • Standard Price: R550
      • Urgent Price: R950
    Comprehensive Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Testing
    • Targets: 27 types of HPV

    Low-Risk HPV Types (Genital Warts and Mild Infections)

    • These HPV types are typically non-cancerous but can cause genital warts and mild cell changes in the cervix. 
    • 1-8. HPV-6, HPV-11, HPV-40, HPV-42, HPV-43, HPV-44, HPV-54, HPV-61

    High-Risk HPV Types (Linked to Cervical and Other Cancers)

    • These HPV types are linked to cervical, anal, penile, throat, and other cancers. Persistent infection with these strains significantly increases the risk of cervical dysplasia (precancerous changes) and malignancies.
    • 9-27. HPV-16, HPV-18, HPV-26, HPV-31, HPV-33, HPV-35, HPV-39, HPV-45, HPV-51, HPV-52, HPV-53, HPV-56, HPV-58, HPV-59, HPV-66, HPV-68, HPV-69, HPV-70, HPV-73
    • Pricing:
      • Standard Price: R1925
      • Urgent Price: R2500
  • Male Sexual Health Testing Packages and Pricing

    You can choose from the following packages tailored for male sexual health testing. Each package includes a specific range of tests: Packages pdf

    Small Package

    • Targets: 4
    • Tests Included:
      • Chlamydia trachomatis
      • Neisseria gonorrhoeae
      • Trichomonas vaginalis
      • Mycoplasma genitalium
    • Pricing:
      • Standard Price: R1235
      • Urgent Price: R1435

    Medium Package

    • Targets: 9
    • Tests Included:
      • All tests from the Small Package, plus:
        • Ureaplasma urealyticum
        • Ureaplasma parvum
        • Mycoplasma hominis
        • Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Type 1 and Type 2
    • Pricing:
      • Standard Price: R1580
      • Urgent Price: R1980

    Large Package (17 Targets)

    • Targets: 17
    • Tests Included:
      • All tests from the Medium Package, plus:
        • Candida species (e.g., Candida albicans, Candida glabrata, Candida tropicalis)
        • Syphilis (Treponema pallidum)
        • HIV 1 & 2
        • Hepatitis B and C
        • Additional sexually transmitted infections and microbiota markers for comprehensive male sexual health testing
    • Pricing:
      • Standard Price: R1925
      • Urgent Price: R2425
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