Self-Collect Wet Preps
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Hi All,
We have many providers in our clinics and urgent cares that are trending toward the self-collect process for wet prep/STI screening swab. When this was first established, around 2018, the policy was set up to allow ages 16+ to self-collect the swabs. It was matched with the acceptable age group for the CG/Chlamidia With the new providers coming on board with the process, we are getting a lot of inquiry about that age restriction.
Do any of your facilities allow for the self-collecting and what age groups? Do you have any studies to support the guidance?
Thanks all,
Carrie
We have many providers in our clinics and urgent cares that are trending toward the self-collect process for wet prep/STI screening swab. When this was first established, around 2018, the policy was set up to allow ages 16+ to self-collect the swabs. It was matched with the acceptable age group for the CG/Chlamidia With the new providers coming on board with the process, we are getting a lot of inquiry about that age restriction.
Do any of your facilities allow for the self-collecting and what age groups? Do you have any studies to support the guidance?
Thanks all,
Carrie
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I'm interested in responses to this as well. I was recently requested to investigate a self-collected POC GC/chlamydia/trichomoniasis PCR test. I've seen too many UA samples with mouthwash added to think this is a good idea.
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