Gardnerella Vaginalis Test
Gardnerella vaginalis, also known as bacterial vaginosis, is a form of bacterial STI which commonly affects women. Many women who have gardnerella vaginalis are not aware of it, as the symptoms are not usually visible. This is because the infection occurs inside the vagina rather than around the genital area. A symptom that can occur is a change to your normal vaginal discharge. The common lack of symptoms means that you should not assume you are free from this STI without taking a test to confirm it. Untreated gardnerella vaginalis can cause complications such as during pregnancy. You will also face an increased risk of pelvic inflammatory disease and susceptibility to other STIs.
You can order a Gardnerella Vaginalis test online at our partner site, LabsDirect.com.
How does a gardnerella vaginalis test work?
A gardnerella vaginalis test involves analysing a urine sample to detect the presence of the bacteria that causes the infection. You can order a home gardnerella vaginalis test if you do not want to visit a doctor in order to take the test. Once you have ordered the test, the kit will be sent to you containing a specimen tube, a transport cup and a prepaid envelope. Using the specimen tube, you will provide a urine sample and send it to the partnered laboratory in the transport cup and prepaid envelope. The laboratory will then be able to analyse the sample and provide the results to you. The results of these tests are almost 100% accurate.
Your results will be kept private, and only you will be able to view them in a member’s area that is completely secure. You will be notified by email when the results are available.
Which gardnerella vaginalis test should I choose?
If you would like to take a gardnerella vaginalis test there are two options for you to choose from. The first is a single test which only detects gardnerella vaginalis; alternatively, a Full Screen STI test can test for seven other common STIs in addition to gardnerella vaginalis. You should be aware that if you have been exposed to an STI like gardnerella vaginalis, you will also have likely been exposed to other STIs which are equally dangerous. Many STIs are asymptomatic, so you should never assume you are free from STIs without having this fact confirmed by a test.
When will I receive the results from the gardnerella vaginalis test?
Results can take up to five working days to be made available for you to view online.
Should I be worried if I receive a positive result to a gardnerella vaginalis test?
Though it can be upsetting to receive a positive result from any STI test, you should be reassured to know that gardnerella is completely curable with a course of antibiotics. Metronidazole is recommended as a suitable treatment for gardnerella vaginalis and is available to order here at STITreatment.co.uk.
