Home Thrush & Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) Kit

Overview:   

The Home Thrush & Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) Kit checks for the presence of vaginal candidiasis (also known as thrush or yeast) infection, and for Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) caused by Gardnerella vaginalis, and also Trichomonas vaginalis bacteria.

• Candida species (Blue Swab)
• Gardnerella vaginalis (PCR Swab)
• Trichomonas vaginalis (PCR Swab)

Read about different types of vaginal discharge here.

Why do this test? 

The Home Thrush & Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) Kit is most useful when women have a vaginal discharge from an unknown cause. It is sometimes difficult to tell if you have a fungal (candida) or bacterial infection based on the symptoms, or the appearance and smell of the vaginal discharge. This test will tell you for sure which one it is so that you can get the correct treatment. 

Simply do the test at home and return to the laboratory in the postage-paid envelope supplied.

NB. Please note that Home Thrush & Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) Kit does NOT screen for STIs (Sexually Transmitted Infections). You should do one of our STI screening tests if you suspect that you have an STI.

Results: 

Results take 4 working days after the sample is received at the laboratory* and will be e-mailed to you with a doctor's explanation. Treatment is offered when needed. 

* Indicative timings only. Actual result may be earlier or slightly later.

Want to do this test at Patient Reception in London? Click here if you would like to do the Thrush & Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) Test in person.

Click here for instructions on how to do the vaginal swabs at home.

1. Make order online with full name and date of birth.

2. Home STI test kit will be posted to you. Return sample using postage-paid envelope.

3. You will recieve a text message notification when your STI results are ready. They will be sent to you discreetly by email.

All laboratories need information regarding the client to identify their individual sample.

Without these details, tests cannot be done.

The minimum requirement is the full name and date of birth.

You can enter these details securely in 'Order Special Instructions' at the CART stage of the order process. Alternatively, you can email these to us at: info@stitest.london

Treatment for postive tests is available by payment of a £25 prescription fee.

The medication is then delivered to you from our pharmacy partner e-Medicina. Typical costs for one antibiotic is approximately £10.