Trichomonas vaginalis – a flagellate – causes Trichomoniasis, a disease that causes vaginal infections in women and urethritis in men. The transmission of Trichomoniasis runs through sexual intercourse and is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases.
Sample Material
- Swabs of epithelial cells (urethral, cervical, vaginal)
- Semen
- Prostatic fluid
- Urine
Detection Channels
- FAM (495 – 520 nm) for Internal Control (IC)
- ROX (575 – 602 nm) for Trichomonas vaginalis