Rapid Gonorrhea & Chlamydia Testing Available in Tampa, FL
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are currently the most common communicable diseases in the United States. Even though most STIs can be easily detected and treated, their incidence continues to rise. One reason is insufficient STI screening.
Improvement Is Needed
Oftentimes, patient samples are collected in a clinic, then sent to a central lab for processing, with the results returned several days or weeks later. In the meantime, the clinician may lose contact with the patient, making it impossible to discuss the results. And some patients who receive a positive result do not return to the clinic for treatment. All of this underscores the need for rapid STI testing.
We Are Part of the Solution
At South Tampa Immediate Care, our goal is to contribute to the health and wellness of our community by offering convenient and affordable urgent care services. Our team is continually working to find better healthcare solutions, such as improved STI diagnostics. We are pleased to provide rapid gonorrhea and chlamydia testing using the advanced binx health io Diagnostic System® (binx io).
Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for diagnosing gonorrhea and chlamydia in point-of-care settings, the binx io allows us to provide our patients with an accurate diagnosis and treatment (if needed) during a single visit to our walk-in clinic in Tampa, Florida.
A Milestone in Same-Day STI Testing
The binx io can quickly and accurately detect the bacteria that cause chlamydia and gonorrhea in a female vaginal swab or a male urine specimen. Using this innovative molecular platform, we process the samples we collect on-site while the patient is present. Typically, the results are available within 30 minutes.
If you have questions about rapid gonorrhea and chlamydia testing, reach out to the knowledgeable team at South Tampa Immediate Care. Contact us today or stop by our walk-in urgent care center at 602 S. Howard Ave. in Tampa, FL.
