BasisDx, a federally approved clinical testing laboratory, has received PASS (Performer Availability Screening Services) certification for its new home-collect Pro-13 STI testing kit. This marks the first time a self-testing STI kit has met the rigorous standards set by the industry's testing oversight organization, ushering in a new era of convenience, privacy, and accessibility for performers and production teams alike.
The BasisDx Pro13 Kit includes comprehensive testing for a wide range of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV 1/2 Ag/Ab, HIV PCR, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Syphilis, Trichomoniasis, Mycoplasma genitalium (MGen), and both pharyngeal, rectal, and genital Chlamydia and Gonorrhea. This extensive panel ensures that performers can maintain their sexual health and safety with a single, easy-to-use kit.
PASS, a non-profit organization dedicated to the health and safety of adult industry workers, has long sought to improve testing accessibility and convenience without compromising accuracy or reliability. Ian O'Brien, PASS Executive Director, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership with BasisDx, stating, “At-home collection and testing has long been a goal of ours, and we are elated to finally have found a partnership that can meet the industry's specific testing and security requirements. With BasisDx coming on board, PASS-certified testing is now available across the USA.”
The Pro13 Kit boasts several enhanced security features, including a prerequisite televisit for first-time users, tamper-proof seals for the prepaid return kit, and an optional BDx Molecular Profile to scientifically validate that samples come from the specified user. These measures ensure the integrity and accuracy of test results, providing peace of mind for both performers and producers.
The BasisDx Pro13 Kit retails for $199 and guarantees a 48-hour turnaround from sample receipt in the lab, with results typically available within 24 hours. In some areas, results will be accompanied by physician-guided, individual treatment plans, providing additional support for those undergoing testing.
The adult entertainment industry has long prioritized the health and safety of its performers, with regular STI testing being a mandated requirement. However, traditional testing methods have often been inconvenient, requiring visits to authorized clinics and laboratories. The introduction of the PASS-certified BasisDx Pro13 Kit marks a significant step forward in making testing more accessible and convenient for performers, without sacrificing the high standards of accuracy and reliability demanded by the industry.
The BasisDx Pro13 Kit‘s PASS certification is the result of a meticulous evaluation and testing process conducted by the PASS Certification board. This certification, long used to protect adult industry workers, requires a stringent standard of accuracy, reliability, and safety, ensuring that the kit meets the unique needs and challenges faced by the adult entertainment industry.
As the first PASS-certified home STI testing kit, the BasisDx Pro13 Kit represents a game-changing development for the adult industry, offering performers and producers a convenient, private, and reliable means of maintaining sexual health and safety. By making testing more accessible and user-friendly, this innovation promises to enhance the well-being of industry professionals and set a new standard for best practices in adult entertainment production.
The BasisDx Pro13 Kit is now available for purchase through the company's website, BasisDx.org. Its introduction marks a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to prioritize the health and safety of adult industry workers, paving the way for a future where comprehensive, accurate, and convenient STI testing is the norm rather than the exception.
