HEALTH TESTS
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Are you unsure which test you should order?
Use our INSTANT ADVICE form below or for more complex health concerns complete the EMAIL ADVICE form.
Perfer to speak to our clinical team instead? We offer general advice calls for £35 HERE. These 20 minute appointments are done via Zoom and after your call you will receive a discount code for £35 to use againist any follow up tests or supplements.
Vaginal Microbiome Health Test - Swab
Vaginal Microbiome Health Test - Swab
THIS TEST IS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR UK DELIVERY
Included in the cost of your test is advice, interpretation and support from our functional medicine team on your results. Choose package options below. Video calls are 30 minutes and you are sent a link to book your call once your results are ready.
You will be asked to fill out a patient form at checkout which will give us more information on your symptoms, current medications and supplement intake. Once your results are back from the labs our team will write up a summary of action points including supplements to correct any issues.
Our Vaginal Health test analyses your vaginal microbiome and the effects it may be having on your gynaecological health. A healthy vaginal microbiome protects against infections of the reproductive system and has impacts on fertility and menopause. An unbalanced vaginal microbiome can cause increased health risks despite often having no obvious symptoms.
This test measures levels of protective Lactobacillus bacteria, as well as microbes associated with infections such as bacterial vaginosis, aerobic vaginitis, thrush and trichomoniasis. This test helps you understand what might be the cause of a current or recurrent infection and offers guidance on building and maintaining a healthy vaginal microbiome.
Test turnaround time - approx 3 weeks.
Lab test results & personalised written report = £270
Lab test results & 30 minute zoom call = £290
Lab test results & 30 minute zoom call & personalised written report following your call = £310
Q. How do you support me with my results?
In ADDITION to your lab report we provide the following options which are INCLUDED in the package prices;
A) Follow up personalised written report produced by our clinical team (click HERE for team info) highlighting dietary and lifestyle advice plus links to supplement protocols, specific doses and any further testing requirements included. We use the patient information you provide us at checkout along with your results to compile personalised action points for you.
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B) Follow up 30-minute video call to discuss your results and answer any questions you have. Once the lab has completed your results you will be sent these via email with a link to book a time and day online. You will also then be given the option to upgrade your 30-minute call to a 45-minute call for an additional £30 if you wish. During the call your practitioner will explain the results in more detail and what they mean for you. After your call you are sent a personalised list of supplements & the dose your practitioner advises with links to purchase from our supplements store. This is for your convenience. You are of course welcome to purchase supplements elsewhere. You will also be provided with a list of follow up tests should this be required plus a copy of your recorded zoom call which you can download and keep.
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C) Both Zoom call and written report with personalised next steps (Zoom call is first and written report follows).
You can take this test at any time during your monthly cycle but we recommend not taking the test during menstruation. The most useful time to take your sample when you are experiencing any unwanted symptoms. It is appropriate for those assigned female at birth and over the age of 18.
View sample report HERE
Once ordered, you will receive your test kit via Royal Mail in 2-3 days. This is a self test kit that can be done at home. You will use the instructions included in the kit to test your vaginal pH using a pH strip and sample your microbiome using a swab. Follow the instructions for packaging your sample and registering your test online, and use the included prepaid envelope to return your sample by post.
Microbes that can be detected by the test:
Lactobacilli :
Lactobacillus crispatus
Lactobacillus gasseri
Lactobacillus iners
Lactobacillus jensenii
Bacteria associated with bacterial vaginosis:
Gardnerella vaginalis
Atopobium vaginae
BVAB2
Megasphaera Type 1
Megasphaera Type 2
Bacteriodes fragilis
Bacteria associated with aerobic vaginitis:
Enterococcus faecalis
Streptococcus agalactiae
Staphylococcus aureus
Escherichia coli
Candida fungi (thrush):
Candida albicans
Candida parapsilosis
Candida glabrata
Candida krusei
Trichomoniasis:
Trichomonas vaginalis
You can read about vaginal microbiome HERE and urinary tract infections HERE.
