Molluscum Contagiosum Testing Singapore | Shim Clinic
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Molluscum screening/diagnostic test/check clinic, Singapore. Private and confidential service. Definitions, references, and latest news.
LABORATORY TESTS
Giemsa-stained smears of the expressed core from the punctum or a skin biopsy will demonstrate molluscum bodies.
| Molluscum Contagiosum Testing | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CODE | TEST / PROFILE | TaT* | SPECIMEN | PRICE |
| H201 | Small Uncomplicated Specimens (up to 3cm) | Appendix, breast lump, cervical biopsy, fallopian tube (one), fibroid, ganglion cyst, lipoma, lymph node, cervical/endometrial polyp, POC (products of conception), tonsil (one side), uterine curetting, etc. | 3–7 | $288 |
TaT* – Turnaround Time is in working days.
Sexual risk (of HIV/STD/pregnancy), and what you can do before and after exposure.
* Males: Do not urinate for at least 4 hours before arriving.
* Females: testing is more accurate when you are not menstruating.
| Timeline | HIV | STD | Pregnancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before exposure | |||
| Contraception (females only) | |||
| HIV PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) - Stop HIV infection before exposure | STD vaccine: - Hepatitis vaccine - HPV vaccine | ||
| STD / HIV exposure | |||
| 0-72 hours | HIV PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) - Stop HIV infection after exposure | STD testing * - Screening test - to look for asymptomatic infections - from previous exposures | Emergency contraception with the morning-after pill (females only) |
| 2 weeks | HIV DNA Test | ||
| 1 month | HIV 4th Generation Test - SD Bioline HIV Ag/Ab Combo - Fingerprick blood sampling. - 20 minutes to results | ||
| 3 months | HIV 3rd Generation Test - OraQuick® HIV-1/2 Antibody - Oral fluid or - Fingerprick blood sampling. - 20 minutes to results | STD testing * - Full & comprehensive - diagnostic test - to look for current infections | |
| Watch for | HIV Symptoms | STD Symptoms | |
| If infected | HIV Treatment | STD Treatment | Abortion |
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