Sexual Health
R-Biopharm Australia provides advanced STI PCR testing solutions for the rapid, reliable detection of sexually transmitted infections, pathogenic flora and antimicrobial resistance markers from a single patient sample. Using highly sensitive multiplex PCR technology, our molecular diagnostic panels enable comprehensive sexually transmitted infection testing, simultaneously identifying multiple bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic pathogens to deliver fast, accurate results. Covering clinically significant organisms including Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Mycoplasma genitalium, Trichomonas vaginalis, Candida species and herpes simplex viruses (HSV-1 and HSV-2), our assays improve diagnostic confidence, streamline laboratory workflows and support informed treatment decisions. Combined with automated extraction solutions and integrated PCR technology, our sexual health diagnostics provide an efficient end-to-end workflow for modern hospital pathology and clinical microbiology laboratories.
Comprehensive Molecular Testing for STI PCR Testing
Sexually transmitted infections are caused by a diverse range of bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic pathogens that often present with similar clinical symptoms. R-Biopharm Australia’s multiplex PCR solutions enable clinical laboratories to detect multiple sexually transmitted pathogens and antimicrobial resistance markers from a single sample, supporting faster diagnosis, informed treatment decisions and improved patient care.
Designed for modern molecular diagnostic laboratories, our sexual health testing portfolio delivers reliable, high-quality results while streamlining laboratory workflows and reducing the need for multiple individual tests. Backed by trusted global manufacturers and supported by local expertise, R-Biopharm Australia helps laboratories provide accurate and timely sexual health diagnostics with confidence.
Sexual Health Product Portfolio
Urinogenital Infections & Resistance
STI PCR testing for combined differentiation of urinogenital pathogens and detection of antimicrobial resistance genes is critical for rapid and sensitive identification of STI and informed determination of the most appropriate medical interventions in a suspected genital infection.
Bacteria
- Chlamydia trachomatis
- Chlamydia trachomatis serovars L1, L2 and L3
- RUO: Haemophilus ducreyi
- Mycoplasma genitalium
- Mycoplasma hominis
- Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Streptococcus agalactiae
- Treponema pallidum
- Ureaplasma parvum
- Ureaplasma urealyticum
Fungi
- Candida albicans
- Nakaseomyces glabratus (formerly Candida glabrata)
- Pichia kudriavzevii (formerly Candida krusei)
Parasites
- Trichomonas vaginalis
Viruses
- HSV-1 (Human herpesvirus 1)
- HSV-2 (Human herpesvirus 2)
Ordering Information
| Ref | Description | Pack Size | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27112S | RIDA®Plex STI 16 well Step 1 | 12 x 8-well Strips | 96 |
| 27112P | RIDA®Plex STI 16 well Step 2 | 12 x 384-well Plates | 288 |
| 40231 | RIDA®Plex L DNA Cassette | 10 Cassettes | – |
| 91021 | RIDA®Plex Positive Control STIs and Herpes | 10 x 2mL Tubes | – |
Bacteria
- Chlamydia trachomatis
- Mycoplasma genitalium
- Mycoplasma hominis
- Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Ureaplasma parvum
- Ureaplasma urealyticum
Parasites
- Trichomonas vaginalis
Ordering Information
| Ref | Description | Pack Size | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27113S | RIDA®Plex Urinogenital 8 well Step 1 | 12 x 8-well Strips | 96 |
| 27113P | RIDA®Plex Urinogenital 8 well Step 2 | 12 x 384-well Plates | 288 |
| 40241 | RIDA®Plex S DNA Cassette | 10 Cassettes | – |
| 91021 | RIDA®Plex Positive Control STIs and Herpes | 10 x 2mL Tubes | – |
Bacteria
- Chlamydia trachomatis
- Chlamydia trachomatis serovars L1, L2 and L3
- Mycoplasma genitalium
- Mycoplasma hominis
- Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Ureaplasma parvum
- Ureaplasma urealyticum
Parasites
- Trichomonas vaginalis
Resistance Genes
- RUO: Ceftriaxone resistance in N. gonorrhoeae
- Fluoroquinolone and macrolide resistance markers in M. genitalium
Ordering Information
| Ref | Description | Pack Size | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87123S | RIDA®Plex Urinogenital and Resistance 12 well Step 1 | 12 x 8-well Strips | 96 |
| 87123P | RIDA®Plex Urinogenital and Resistance 12 well Step 2 | 12 x 384-well Plates | 288 |
| 40231 | RIDA®Plex L DNA Cassette | 10 Cassettes | – |
| 91021 | RIDA®Plex Positive Control STIs and Herpes | 10 x 2mL Tubes | – |
Lesions & Ulcers
STI PCR testing for differential diagnosis of lesion and ulcer-causing pathogens.
Bacteria
- Treponema pallidum
Viruses
- HSV-1 (Human herpesvirus 1)
- HSV-2 (Human herpesvirus 2)
- VZV (Human herpesvirus 3)
- EBV (Human herpesvirus 4)
- CMV (Human herpesvirus 5)
- HHV-6 (Human herpesvirus 6)
- HHV-7 (Human herpesvirus 7)
- Human Adenovirus (Groups B, C, E, F and G)
- BK Virus (Human polyomavirus 1)
- JC Virus (Human polyomavirus 2)
- Mpox
Ordering Information
| Ref | Description | Pack Size | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27096S | RIDA®Plex Viral and Syphilis 16 well Step 1 | 12 x 8-well Strips | 96 |
| 27096P | RIDA®Plex Viral and Syphilis 16 well Step 2 | 12 x 384-well Plates | 288 |
| 40231 | RIDA®Plex L DNA Cassette | 10 Cassettes | – |
| 91021 | RIDA®Plex Positive Control STIs and Herpes | 10 x 2mL Tubes | – |
Bacteria
- Chlamydia trachomatis
- Chlamydia trachomatis serovars L1, L2 and L3
- RUO: Haemophilus ducreyi
- Treponema pallidum
Viruses
- HSV-1 (Human herpesvirus 1)
- HSV-2 (Human herpesvirus 2)
- VZV (Human herpesvirus 3)
- Human Adenovirus (Groups B, C and E)
- Enterovirus (Types A, B, C and D)
- Mpox
Ordering Information
| Ref | Description | Pack Size | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87191S | RIDA®Plex Lesions and Ulcers 8 well Step 1 | 12 x 8-well Strips | 96 |
| 87191P | RIDA®Plex Lesions and Ulcers 8 well Step 2 | 12 x 384-well Plates | 288 |
| 40231 | RIDA®Plex L DNA Cassette | 10 Cassettes | – |
| 91021 | RIDA®Plex Positive Control STIs and Herpes | 10 x 2mL Tubes | – |
Bacteria
- Treponema pallidum
Viruses
- HSV-1 (Human herpesvirus 1)
- HSV-2 (Human herpesvirus 2)
- VZV (Human herpesvirus 3)
- Human Adenovirus (Groups B, C and E)
- Enterovirus (Types A, B, C and D)
- Mpox
Ordering Information
| Ref | Description | Pack Size | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87192S | RIDA®Plex Lesions and Ulcers 8 well Step 1 | 12 x 8-well Strips | 96 |
| 87192P | RIDA®Plex Lesions and Ulcers 8 well Step 2 | 12 x 384-well Plates | 288 |
| 40241 | RIDA®Plex S DNA Cassette | 10 Cassettes | – |
| 91021 | RIDA®Plex Positive Control STIs and Herpes | 10 x 2mL Tubes | – |
Designed for Clinical Laboratories
Our STI PCR testing solutions are designed for hospital pathology laboratories, sexual health laboratories, clinical microbiology laboratories and reference laboratories requiring rapid, accurate diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections. Using advanced multiplex PCR technology, our assays simultaneously detect a comprehensive range of bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic pathogens, together with clinically relevant antimicrobial resistance markers, from a single specimen. This syndromic approach reduces turnaround times, simplifies laboratory workflows and supports timely clinical decision-making.
Supporting the detection of pathogens including Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Mycoplasma genitalium, Trichomonas vaginalis, Candida species, HSV-1, HSV-2 and Treponema pallidum, our molecular diagnostic solutions improve laboratory efficiency, increase diagnostic confidence and provide clinicians with fast, actionable results that support effective patient management.
Explore Our Technology
Our STI PCR testing portfolio combines automated nucleic acid extraction (RIDA®Xtract 24 & RIDA®Xtract 96), advanced multiplex PCR instrumentation (RIDA®Xplore & RIDA®Jump) and integrated molecular diagnostic workflows to deliver rapid, comprehensive detection of sexually transmitted infections and antimicrobial resistance markers. Designed for modern clinical laboratories, these solutions reduce hands-on time, improve throughput and provide fast, reliable results that support efficient sexual health testing and informed treatment decisions.
RIDA®Plex IVD panels are intended for in vitro diagnostics use by authorised clinical testing laboratories in Australia, New Zealand, Great Britain, and the European Economic Area, and are included on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG), the MHRA database (REF: 10541) and compliant with the European IVD Directive 98/79/EC. In the USA: For Research Use Only (RUO). For Research Use Only (RUO), not for use In diagnostic procedures. RIDA®Plex RUO panels are for Research Use Only in any jurisdiction.
