This test assesses the vaginal microbiome (bacteria and yeast) – a key ecosystem for female health and reproductive optimisation.
Using quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), this is the most technologically advanced vaginal microbiome profile to provide accurate analysis of the microbiota abundance, host inflammatory markers and pH.
Disruption of microbiota composition and functions, termed dysbiosis, has been linked to a multitude of disorders, including: bacterial vaginosis (BV), premature delivery in pregnant women, recurrent thrush, endometriosis, PID, chronic UTI's, vaginal irritation and itchiness, excessive discharge, infertility, miscarriages and increased risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
Please note, this test is not suitable for self-testing in pregnancy. Samples can only be collected by your qualified healthcare professional if deemed safe to do so during pregnancy.
Analytes:
- Lactobacillus crispatus
- Lactobacillus iners
- Lactobacillus jensenii
- Lactobacillus gasseri
- Atopobium vaginae
- BVAB2
- Gardnerella vaginalis
- Megasphaera 1
- Mobiluncus mulieris
- Mobiluncus curtisii
- Prevotella bivia
- Streptococcus agalactiae
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Escherichia coli
- Enterococcus faecalis
- Candida albicans
- Candida parapsilosis
- Candida krusei
- Candida glabrata
- Ureaplasma urealyticum
- Mycoplasma genitalium
- Mycoplasma hominis
- Trichomonas vaginalis
Vaginal Health and Microbiome Test
All ordered tests will be mediated by our Naturopath, Lekita Davies. Once test results have been returned to us, Lekita will call the client to deliver the results and discuss anything appropriate for the case. After the phone call, results will be emailed to the client alongside any suggestions. Please note that we cannot deliver results without a phone call.