Sperm - cultural + Chlamydia trachomatis DNA
General information:
Microbiological examination of ejaculate /sperm/ is required in cases of complaints such as itching, dysuria, secretion, rash in the genital area, sterility problems, infections in the partner, before urological operations.
Ejaculate is taken after preliminary hygiene of the penis and hands. The separation of the material is in a sterile container, through self-performed masturbation. The material must be brought to the laboratory for work by 4 o'clock.
Chlamydia trachomatis (Chlamydia trachomatis) - infection occurs sexually. The most common sexually transmitted infection. It causes urethritis, cervicitis, inflammation of the fallopian tubes, joint diseases, affects the eyes, etc. It can lead to sterility. Children born to mothers with chlamydial infection may develop keratitis (inflammation of the cornea of the eyes) or pneumonia. The test is carried out by PCR.
Microorganisms causing genital infections in men:
Prostatitis:
- Enterobacteriaceae
- Enterococci
- P.aeruginosa
- C. trachomatis
- N. gonorrhoeae
- T. vaginalis
Epididymitis:
- C.trachomatis (especially < 35 years)
- N. gonorrhoeae
- Enterobacteriaceae
- Enterococci
- P.aeruginosa
Sample required:
Ejaculate is taken after preliminary hygiene of the penis and hands. The separation of the material is in a sterile container, through self-performed masturbation. The material must be brought to the laboratory for work by 4 o'clock.
If gonorrhea is suspected, it is good to bring morning urethral discharge (a common symptom of this infection). It is taken in the morning, before urination, with a sterile swab carefully.
If the patient prefers to examine urine as well, he should give a first portion of freely excreted urine in the amount of 10-20 ml in a sterile container.
In the case of gonorrhea, the time to bring the material to the laboratory is within a few hours, otherwise false negative results are possible.
Key words:
sperm cultural, chlamydia trachomatis