FDA Clears Home Urine Collection Kit for STI Testing
The clearance enables a validated mail-in workflow for self-collected urine specimens processed on Roche cobas systems.
By
Kathryn Wighton
June 11, 2026
Objective: To inform about the FDA clearance of the Colli-Pee Dx Urine Collection Kit for at-home STI testing.
Approach: Key Findings: The kit is authorized for use with Roche molecular assays on cobas 5800, 6800, and 8800 systems. It allows for mail-in specimen collection and supports high-volume laboratory testing. The kit collects a measured first-void urine specimen, crucial for accurate STI detection. Interpretation: The clearance reflects progress in providing user-friendly tests for decentralized settings.
Conclusion: The Colli-Pee Dx Urine Collection Kit will be distributed through DNA Genotek, enhancing STI testing accessibility.
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