Trichomonas Vaginalis Test
Trichomonas vaginalis is a parasite that causes an infection known as trichomoniasis. The organism is mostly spread during unprotected sexual contact and is quite common in both men and women, although it is more likely to affect women. People rarely know they have the infection because the symptoms are not easy to notice, which is why regular STI testing is one of the only definitive ways to know that you have it.
If you would like to buy a Trichomonas Vaginalis test, you can order one from one of our trusted partners, LabsDirect. This site provides professional and convenient laboratory testing, without requiring you to pay a visit to your doctor or clinic.
How does a trichomonas vaginalis home test work?
A trichomonas vaginalis home test through a site such as LabsDirect, isn’t that different from a test that you would be able to request from your GP or local GUM clinic. All samples are sent to a clinical laboratory, just like the one that would be used by a doctor or clinic. However, instead of going to a clinic where a doctor or nurse collects a sample for analysis, you can collect your own sample and send it off for analysis.
To effectively test for the presence of trichomonas vaginalis, testing will only require you to provide a urine sample, so all you will have to do is complete an order, wait for it to arrive and collect a sample. Once you have taken your specimen, you can then send it to their laboratory directly by using the pre-paid envelope provided.
Which trichomonas vaginalis test should I choose?
LabsDirect provides two tests which are both effective trichomonas vaginalis tests. The Trichomonas Vaginalis test only tests for the parasite, whereas the Full Screen STI test can tell you whether you have other infections as well. These include: chlamydia, bacterial vaginosis (BV), genital herpes, gonorrhoea, mycoplasma genitalium, non-specific urethritis and ureaplasma urealyticum.
When can I expect my trichomonas vaginalis test results back?
After the laboratory receives your specimen in the post, it usually takes between three to five working days before you’ll be able to view your results. You will be notified via email when your results have become available in your secure member’s area on the LabsDirect website. You are welcome to contact us if you have any issues interpreting your results or if you require any other additional reports after receiving your results.
What do I do if my trichomonas vaginalis test is positive?
Trichomoniasis is very easy to treat with antibiotics, and most people recover fully after completion of a single course. The most widely recommended and proven treatment to deal with the trichomonas vaginalis parasite is Metronidazole. This medication can be taken in a high dose or over a longer period of time in a lower dose. A 2000mg dose is usually recommended for the single day treatment while a 400mg twice a day can be taken over the course of seven days.
Metronidazole is available from STITreatment.co.uk; however, we require you to complete a consultation first to make sure that it is safe for you to use.
