Method - Vaginal Swab
 
Upon ordering, the lab kit will be sent directly to your home address.
You take your sample in the comfort of your own home and send your sample to the lab via pre-paid courier.​
 
Test Results
 
2-3 week turnaround time
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Items tested
 
Yeast infections - Candida e.g.
Bacterial Vaginosis
Sexually Transmitted Infections - Trichomoniasis, Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea,
      Herpes 1 & 2
pH
Viruses
Parasites
Bacteria - Beneficial and pathogenic
Fungi
 
The Vaginal Microbiome
 
The vagina is home to a complex ecosystem of organisms that may include bacteria, viruses, parasites and yeasts. Some of these organisms are important in keeping us healthy as they act to discourage other potential pathogens from thriving.
 
Disruptions in balance of any of these can lead to infections and/or uncomfortable symptoms. Every vaginal microbiome is different and factors such as age, hormonal disruptions and even antibiotic/probiotic use can contribute to changes.
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The vagina consists on carefully balanced bacteria & fungi with an ideal pH of between 3.8 and 5.
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Several things can bring this out of balance, such as the oral contraceptive pill, antibiotics, pregnancy, anti-fungal creams among others.
 
Symptoms
 
Vaginal infections, including bacterial vaginosis (BV), vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC), and trichomoniasis (TV) as well as STI's can cause
unpleasant symptoms such as;
 
Smelly/unusual discharge
Itching, vagina or anus
Irritation/pain
Redness
Painful intercourse