This session aims to aid understanding of the diversity of gender identity, thereby providing affirming sexual and reproductive healthcare for trans, non-binary, and intersex people.

This session explains what is meant by sensitivity and specificity of tests and how these translate into measures of positive predictive value and negative predictive value. The difference between diagnostic testing and screening for disease is discussed

This session describes how antigen and antibody tests are used to diagnose and manage sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The methodology, advantages and limitations of these tests are discussed with examples from clinical practice.

This session describes the common molecular methods used to diagnose sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the UK, focusing on Chlamydia trachomatis (C. trachomatis) and N. gonorrhoeae as examples, to enable an understanding of the basic concepts and

This session explains how to diagnose gonorrhoea using the available tests. It describes the samples that are required, the sensitivity and specificity of the tests, and their potential advantages and disadvantages.

This session explains how to diagnose syphilis. It describes what samples to take and their storage and transport. It explains diagnostic tests, how to perform them, their sensitivity and specificity and their potential advantages or disadvantages. The ti

This session explains how to diagnose infection with <i>Trichomonas vaginalis (T. vaginalis)</i>. It describes what diagnostic tests are available and the collection and management of suitable samples. It also covers the interpretation of test results.

This session covers the various methods of diagnosing donovanosis in the laboratory. It describes the samples that are required, the nature of the tests and their potential advantages and disadvantages.

This session explains how to diagnose candidiasis. It describes what samples should be taken and how they should be handled. It explains the available diagnostic tests, how to perform them, and how to interpret results.

This session explains how to diagnose bacterial vaginosis (BV), the testing procedures and equipment used.