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
