Aerobic Vaginitis (AV) Test
Aerobic Vaginitis is caused by imbalance in vaginal microbiome when regular lactobacilli bacteria are replaced by aerobic bacteria (e.g., E. coli, Enterococcus, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus).
AV can be very painful with symptoms of redness, irritation and burning during urination and intercourse. Often yellow or green discharge may be visible.
It is complementary test to: (1) Bacterial Vaginosis, which is caused by excess of certain bacteria (e.g., Lactobacillus) with watery discharge that gives a fishy smell but there's no itching or redness; and (2) Candida Vaginitis, in which the fungal infection causes thick white discharge and often very painful itching.
Our At-Home Aerobic Vaginitis (AV) Test is easy, reliable, and requires just a few steps:
Order Online.
Receive The AV Test Kit And Collect A Swab Sample At Home.
Ship It Back (for FREE within US) To Our World-Class CLIA Labs.
Receive Secure, Confidential, & Easy-To-Understand Report Within Days For Your Comprehensive Home AV Test.
What is a Aerobic Vaginitis (AV) Test?
There are mainly three types of vaginal infections:
Due to bacteria that thrive in oxygen environment (Aerobic Vaginitis): it's a vaginal infection that causes painful inflammation without any strong smell. Treatment may require antibiotics and life style changes such as use of probiotics.
When bacteria that grow without oxygen (Bacterial Vaginosis) - an infection without any pain but often has strong fish-like smell. Needs antibiotics once growth of certain bacteria is confirmed.
Candida fungal infection (Candida Vaginitis) - can be extremely painful and irritating, often shows up as thick white discharge without any smell. May require antifungal treatment.
Each of these change pH of the vagina, candidiasis fungal infection being most acidic and painful (pH below 4.5). AV is least acidic with pH closer to water pH (H2O pH is 7).
All are treatable conditions but require separate tests to confirm the root cause of infection.
None of these are sexually transmitted disease (STD).
The difference is that AV test vs BV test check for completely different bacteria.
What are the symptoms of Aerobic Vaginosis (AV)?
AV may not always have a vaginal discharge, but it's more painful than BV. But a few common AV symptoms include:
Yellow or green vaginal discharge.
Foul vaginal odor, but doesn't smell like rotten fish.
Strong inflammation which causes painful burning and itching during urination or sex.
A blood test might show high White Blood Cell (WBC) count.
What does an AV Test measure?
An aerobic vaginitis test checks the presence of following bacteria:
How to check aerobic vaginitis at home?
You can order our simple, low-cost AV test to confirm your infection without going to a doctor or a lab. Order the test kit online, collect a vaginal swab sample at home, send it to our CLIA-certified labs, and learn about your results in just a few days.
Q: Can I purchase the test across US?
A: Except New York and New Jersey our tests are available in all 48 states. State regulations in NY, NJ do not allow us to ship the tests to their residents. We also ship to Canada and rest of the world.
Q: What does the AV Test kit contain and how do I use it?
A: The kit for our Aerobic Vaginitis Test contains a few swabs, a sample preserving tube, instructions on how to collect the sample, and a form for basic information including date and time of collection. The directions are straight forward and easy to follow.
Q: How long does it take to receive the results?
A: You will receive the kit within 3-5 business days with a prepaid return envelope (for orders within US). After you ship the sample and it is received by the lab, most results are available within 5-7 business days.
For orders from outside US, shipping to your address is FREE but we do not cover return shipping to the lab.
Q: How do you handle my samples and data?
A: Your samples are kept by the lab for a few weeks and the extracted DNA is kept for a few months. The samples are disposed off in biohazardous waste that is picked up by a certified waste management company that specializes in medical waste disposal and follows strict regulatory guidelines.
Regarding your data: the labs are required to keep the data for a minimum of 2 years. Your data is not released anyone else except those authorized by you or as required by the law. We also ensure that such information is stored securely in accordance with HIPAA and other applicable federal as well as state laws and regulations. In certain cases, we may have to release information to a third party if such information is required for medical treatment, emergency or by federal or state law.
Q: What do I expect from the report?
A: The report with your test results will be easy to understand and will have all the necessary details. It will mark each bacteria as positive or negative depending on your results. The report will also briefly discuss what the results mean.
Q: Can I use my insurance to pay for the test?
A: No. We do not have the capability to process insurance claims. Insurance plans vary by individuals and may not pay for certain tests. Please talk to your insurance provider if you have any further concerns. We are happy to provide a receipt if you want to submit it yourself, or require one for HSA or FSA accounts.
Q: How reliable are my results?
A: We have partnered with CLIA-certified labs that are used by physicians across the US. These labs are regulated by the states, as well as Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Many tests from these labs are FDA approved to ensure they meet the proper regulatory requirements. Additionally, the College of American Pathologists (CAP) requires inter-laboratory tests to ensure the ranges established by each lab do not drift or are within acceptable ranges. This is done through regularly testing reference samples between different labs. Finally, the labs test thousands of sample for different age groups and health conditions, and have well established reference data to compare your results against this large pool.
Q: Can you recommend what therapy should I take if my levels are high or low?
A: Unfortunately, no. As a lab test provider we can only test and report out data from your samples. We are not authorized to provide any medical recommendations. But we strongly encourage you to discuss the results with your doctor for next steps.
