3019. PCR. Gardnerella vaginalis (u/g scraping, qualitative determination)
Turnaround time (days): 3
805 ₴
Description
This test accurately detects Gardnerella vaginalis, a bacterium associated with bacterial vaginosis. It is recommended for women with abnormal, foul-smelling discharge, itching, or for screening before surgery or pregnancy.
When and who needs the test?
- For women with symptoms of bacterial vaginosis:
- abnormal, foul-smelling discharge, itching, and discomfort.
- For diagnosing the causes of vaginal flora imbalances, especially with frequent recurrences.
- For women planning pregnancy or preparing for invasive gynecological procedures.
- As part of the differential diagnosis with other causes of abnormal vaginal discharge (e.g., candidiasis or trichomoniasis).
Biological material
- Scrapes from various sites depending on the test
Preparing for urogenital sampling
- Exclude sexual intercourses for 3 days before sampling.
- Do not take antibacterial medications for 14 days before sampling.
- For 3 days before sampling, exclude vaginal douche and the use of vaginal suppositories, ointments, gels, tampons.
- Biomaterial should be taken at least 3 days after the end of menstruation....
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