
Why We Use NutriPath for Vaginal Microbiome Profile - Test
We’ve chosen NutriPath for their trusted and reliable vaginal microbiome testing services. Their Vaginal Microbiome Profile provides detailed insights into vaginal health, including:
- Microbial Balance: Analyses beneficial bacteria like Lactobacillus species and identifies harmful bacteria, yeasts, and pathogens, such as Gardnerella vaginalis, Candida species, and Trichomonas vaginalis.
- Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs): Detects common STIs, including Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
- Vaginal pH: Assesses pH balance, a key factor in maintaining a healthy vaginal environment.
NutriPath ensures accurate results within 5–7 business days, with a convenient kit that includes a pre-paid return envelope for easy sample submission. Trusted by healthcare professionals, NutriPath helps us deliver actionable diagnostics to support your vaginal health journey.
How it Works
What Does the Vaginal Microbiome Analysis Test For?
The Vaginal Microbiome Analysis is a comprehensive test that evaluates a range of bacterial, yeast, viral, and other microbial markers to provide a detailed picture of vaginal health. Here’s what it analyses:
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Bacteria
Lactobacillus Species: Lactobacillus crispatus, gasseri, iners, jensenii, salivarius, and vaginalis (essential for a healthy vaginal microbiome).
Bacterial Vaginosis Pathogens: Atopobium vaginae, Gardnerella vaginalis, and Prevotella species.
Opportunistic and Pathogenic Bacteria: Enterococcus faecalis, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Proteus mirabilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus agalactiae, and Megasphaera species.
Yeasts
Candida Species: Candida albicans, glabrata, krusei, parapsilosis, and tropicalis.
Viruses
Herpes Simplex Virus: HSV-1 and HSV-2.
STIs
Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Trichomonas vaginalis, Mycoplasma species, and Ureaplasma species.
Physiological Markers
Vaginal pH: Indicates the balance of acidity, crucial for preventing infections and supporting beneficial bacteria.