Trichomonas Vaginalis Swab/Urine Test
Trichomonas Vaginalis Swab/Urine Test screens for the Trichomonas infection in the genital area.
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Trichomonas Vaginalis Swab/Urine Test
Trichomonas Vaginalis Swab/Urine Test
The Trichomonas Vaginalis Swab/Urine Test is a diagnostic procedure used to detect the presence of the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis, which causes trichomoniasis, a common sexually transmitted disease (STD).
What does the test look for?
The test looks for evidence of the Trichomonas vaginalis parasite in body fluids, typically collected from the vagina in women or the urethra in men. The test may involve a swab or urine sample, and the method of detection is usually nucleic acid amplification (NAA).
How can this test help you?
A Trichomonas Vaginalis Test can help diagnose trichomoniasis, enabling appropriate treatment to be initiated. Early detection and treatment of trichomoniasis can prevent complications and reduce the risk of transmission to sexual partners.
Key takeways
- The Trichomonas Vaginalis Swab/Urine Test is a diagnostic procedure for detecting Trichomonas vaginalis, the parasite causing trichomoniasis.
- The test can help guide treatment and prevent transmission to sexual partners.
- Costs for the test typically range from £50 to £100 in the UK, potentially covered by private health insurance.
- A doctor's referral is usually necessary, but self-referral options are also available.
- Symptoms of trichomoniasis can include itching, burning, and discharge.
- The test involves a swab or urine sample, with no special preparation required.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Trichomonas Vaginalis Test?
A Trichomonas Vaginalis Test is a diagnostic procedure used to detect the presence of the Trichomonas vaginalis parasite, which causes trichomoniasis, a common sexually transmitted disease.
How much does a Trichomonas Vaginalis Test cost in the UK?
The cost of a Trichomonas Vaginalis Test typically ranges from £50 to £100 in the UK. This price includes any additional charges such as an appointment fee for the test.
Is a doctor's referral necessary for a Trichomonas Vaginalis Test?
A doctor's referral is typically necessary for a Trichomonas Vaginalis Test. However, self-referral options are also available, allowing you to book a private appointment directly with the provider.
What are the symptoms of trichomoniasis?
Trichomoniasis is often asymptomatic, but when symptoms do occur, they may include itching, burning, and discharge in women, and discomfort during urination and ejaculation in men.
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Conditions & Symptoms
Trichomoniasis is often asymptomatic, but when symptoms do occur, they may include itching, burning, and discharge in women, and discomfort during urination and ejaculation in men12.
What to expect on the day of your test
On the day of your test, a healthcare provider will collect a sample using a small brush or swab, or you may be asked to provide a urine sample. No special preparation is required for the test12.
Test Analysis
The collected sample is examined under a microscope or tested using nucleic acid amplification to detect the presence of the Trichomonas vaginalis parasite. Test results are typically reported as positive or negative123.
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