This is a vaginal swab test for mycoplasma genitalium infection. Mycoplasma genitalium is detectable in both urine and vaginal swabs, but vaginal swab testing is more sensitive and is a better test in women.

 Why do this test? This is a screening test for mycoplasma genitalium which can cause a STI in men and women. It is usually done for screening or after treatment to make sure that infection has cleared.

Time taken: 2 working days *

  Instructions on how to do a vaginal swab test yourself

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