Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Information for Professionals

STD Resources for Laboratorians

A. 2002 Laboratory Guidelines Screening Tests To Detect Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae Infections

B. Rhode Island Epi/Lab Manual
(Describes reporting requirements, case definition, available testing sources at HEALTH and information pertaining to the transport and collection of specimens)

C. Guide for the Collection, Submission and Transport of Clinical Specimens
(Companion manual for Epidemiology and Laboratory Reporting and Survillance Manual-describes collection and transfer of specimens to HEALTH laboratories)

D. Alphabetical Summary of Reportable Diseases for Laboratorians
(Quick reference guide for laboratorians)

E. Summary of Reportable Diseases for Laboratorians by Transmission