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Chlamydia trachomatis, Genital – Molecular Detection
Chlamydia trachomatis, Genital – Study
Genital Ulcer Disease (Syphilis, Chancroid, Herpes) Molecular Detection
Neisseria (STD) Identification
Neisseria gonorrhoeae Susceptibility Testing
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- Suggested Language for Syphilis Serology Testing
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- Dear Colleague Letter [PDF – 44 KB] – on release of 2014 Laboratory Recommendations
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